Senior Policy Analyst, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems

About the positionResponsibilities• Design and execute research on state and federal policies related to New York State of Health Marketplace, including eligibility, enrollment, cost sharing, subsidies, and covered benefits. • Analyze policies including rules and regulations related to the Affordable Care Act and the healthcare safety net, with a focus on their impacts on low-income and immigrant communities. • Monitor policy developments related to health and immigration. • Research and analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, and programmatic initiatives to enroll the uninsured population into health insurance.• Identify data to support and guide health policy and program planning efforts. • Coordinate the bureau's legislative tracking systems. • Monitor state and federal registers for relevant regulatory actions. • Conduct literature searches for evidence base, maintain records, and prepare reports to support the bureau's position on policy recommendations. • Draft responses based on literature research to respond to requests from Intergovernmental Affairs, Agency Communications, and requests from internal and external stakeholders.• Conduct policy analysis and employ social-determinants-of-health orientation to state Medicaid reforms. • Coordinate with other policy programs within DOHMH. • Assist on special projects as needed. • Additional duties as assigned. Requirements• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. • A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above.However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above. Nice-to-haves• Graduate degree in public health or public policy• Experience in policy analysis• Excellent research and writing skills• Knowledge of federal, state, and local health policy issues, ideally in New York City• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment• Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Benefits• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. • A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. • A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.• A tax-deferred savings program. • A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. • Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. • Job security compared to private sector employment. Apply tot his job