Policy Analyst, TEAM UP Scaling and Sustainability Center

Position: Policy Analyst

Department: TEAM UP Scaling and Sustainability Center

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Policy Analyst supports TEAM UP’s work to understand the policy, financing, workforce, and health system conditions that affect the implementation, scale, and sustainability of integrated pediatric behavioral health care. As TEAM UP expands nationally, the role provides dedicated capacity to monitor relevant policy, regulator, and financing developments, conduct policy and landscape analyses, and translate findings into information and recommendations that support implementation planning, sustainability, and growth into new geographic areas. Works across TEAM UP workstreams and initiatives to support policy and reimbursement research, proposal development, reporting, external communications, and partner engagement, and helps ensure that TEAM UP’s work is informed by the broader systems environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts research and analysis of existing and emerging health policy in Massachusetts and nationally that is relevant to TEAM UP’s work, including financing and reimbursement, Medicaid, behavioral health integration, primary care transformation, and policies that support the integrated behavioral health workforce. Conducts focused state and local policy research in geographic areas where TEAM UP is working or considering expansion.

• Conducts structured landscape analyses to inform work in geographic areas where TEAM UP is expanding or considering expansion. Reviews existing programs, initiatives, policies, funding structures, and other relevant information; identifies key informants and conducts interviews; organizes and synthesizes findings; and develops reports that present the analysis, key findings, and recommendations.

• Translates and shares policy and landscape findings and recommendations with TEAM UP leadership and project teams to inform implementation planning, sustainability work, partnerships, proposal development, and decisions about expansion.

• Develops and contributes to policy briefs, white papers, presentations, proposals, funder reports, external communications, and other written products informed by TEAM UP’s policy research and landscape analyses.

• Supports TEAM UP’s partnerships and external engagements by coordinating and scheduling meetings, preparing background materials and talking points, tracking outreach and follow-up, maintaining connections with key partners and stakeholders, and participating in external meetings, workgroups, and convenings. Represents TEAM UP externally as appropriate.

• Maintains organized resources to support TEAM UP’s policy, landscape, and partner engagement work, including state profiles, policy trackers, stakeholder maps, interview notes, contact lists, meeting notes, source materials, and related documentation.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, public policy, health services research, health administration, or related field AND at least three years of relevant experience in health policy, public health, health services research, or related field, with progressively increasing responsibility and independence (or equivalent combination of education and experience.)

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in public health, public policy, health policy, health administration, health services research, or related field.

• Experience conducting policy research, landscape analysis, or related research and analysis.
• Experience developing written products for internal and external audiences.
• Experience working with partners and stakeholders across health care, public health, government, philanthropy, or related sectors.
• Experience in areas relevant to TEAM UP’s work, including Medicaid, pediatric primary care, behavioral health integration, health care financing, and behavioral health workforce.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of health policy relevant to integrated pediatric behavioral health, including Medicaid, financing and reimbursement, primary care, and workforce.

• Strong research, analysis, and synthesis skills.

• Ability to translate policy and health system information into clear findings and recommendations.

• Strong writing, editing, interviewing, and presentation skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with practices, health systems, state agencies, funders, and other partners.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of project teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, and other tools used for research, collaboration, and virtual meetings

JOB BENEFITS:

 

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

 

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

 

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

 

Compensation Range:

$78,000.00- $113,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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