Join AIR as a Health Policy Analyst (Research Assistant) with our Health team providing operations and policy support to the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) Marketplace Plan Management Group, which is responsible for the annual certification of Qualified Health Plans offered on the Marketplace. The ideal candidate will enjoy applying health policy knowledge to support tasks, such as certification reviews, and be dedicated to supporting efforts to advance access to quality, equitable, and affordable care. The selected candidate will aid support teams in assessing QHP compliance with certification review requirements related to topics such as network adequacy, for example, and help with meeting support across teams.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.

The responsibilities for the position include:

Managing administrative aspects of projects, including scheduling client and internal meetings, meeting material preparation, and note taking during client meetings.
• Supporting the preparation of standardized operating procedures, work plans and client ready reports.
• Conducting literature reviews of technical and professional publications.
• Participating in the design of research studies and preparing findings presentations.
• Supporting business development proposals to include tracking and resume collection.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in degree in public health, public policy, economics, or related field.
• Knowledge of health care policy topics, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance Exchanges, network adequacy, pharmacy benefit management, interoperability, and/or health care quality initiatives strongly preferred.
• Proposal and report preparation experience.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error free client deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work efficiently in a virtual work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and in a team environment.

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR's Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $25.50 per hour. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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