Job details
Salary $75,000 - $80,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
Health policy research and analysis: 1 year (required)
Full job description
The pennsylvania health insurance exchange authority (pennie) is a state-affiliated entity established in 2019 by act 42 to create a state-based insurance exchange, reduce costs and better support the needs of consumers purchasing health insurance in the individual market.
Pennie aims to ensure a stable and accessible individual insurance market and to improve affordability for the hundreds of thousands of pennsylvanians who rely on it for health coverageMore information on pennie can be found at https://pennie.com.
Special notification: this position is exempt from the provisions of pennsylvania state civil service and its’ selection shall be made by and the incumbent shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director of the pa health insurance exchange.
Position summary: pennie seeks a policy analyst to help develop and implement a policy agenda that supports the organization’s mission to provide access to quality, affordable health coverage for pennsylvanians across the commonwealthThis person should have good communication skills, and a background in health policy and/or researchThis position reports to the director of policy.
Position responsibilities:
Provide timely policy analysis and research on key federal and state legislative initiatives and regulatory developments that impact pennie’s policies and business operations.
Assist in the development and implementation of a policy agenda that meets pennie’s goal of providing quality, affordable health coverage for pennsylvanians.
Work with the operations and legal departments, as well as pennie’s eligibility and enrollment platform vendor, to translate relevant policies, laws, and requirements into actionable business rules and processes.
Communicate pennie’s policy and business initiatives to pennie’s board of directors as well as key stakeholders, including insurers, brokers and navigators.
Produce internal and external-facing policy collateral including policy memoranda, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, and the pennie policy manual.
Analyze marketplace enrollment, uninsured rates, insurer participation, and other data inputs to drive policy decisions.
Perform other duties as needed.
Salary and benefits:
Salary: commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Health & wellness
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Work/life balance
We understand that there is more to life than work – and we want you to enjoy it!
We offer paid vacation days, paid sick days, military leave, as well as paid time off for most major u.sHolidaysAlternate work schedules and telecommuting arrangements are available for certain positions.
Other rewards
Commonwealth employees enjoy many other rewards, including opportunities for recognition, workplace charitable giving, and even special employee-only discounts.
For more information about benefits, health and wellness, work-life balance, career development, and other rewards go to www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*eligibility rules apply.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in political science, or a related field and 2+ years of professional experience conducting health policy research and analysis, or other relevant experience.
Or
A master`s degree and 1 year of professional experience conducting health policy research and analysis, or other relevant experience.
Other requirements:
Demonstrable knowledge of the affordable care act (aca) and critical programs that interface with pennie like medicaid and the children’s health insurance program (chip).
Demonstrated ability to produce policy collateral such as policy memorandums, fact sheets, and talking points.
Strong policy analysis, communication, and presentation skills.
Location/ travel: candidates must be pennsylvania residents or willing to relocate to pennsylvaniaPeriodic travel in-state and out-of-state may be required.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to friday
Application question(s):
Briefly describe your knowledge of the affordable care act and other programs, such as; medicaid and chip.
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
Health policy research and analysis: 1 year (required)
Producing policy memorandums, fact sheets and talking points: 1 year (required)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
