Senior Associate Director, Medicaid Policy

Senior Associate Director, Medicaid Policy

Job Category : POLICY

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Requisition Number : SENIO002545

Posted : September 13, 2024

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Arrangement : Hybrid (three days in the office, two days remote)

Location

Washington, DC 20001, USA

Description

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities.

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Director, Medicaid Policy for our Washington, D.C. office.

Starting base salary $155,000 - $233,000 (commensurate with related experience). AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

The Senior Associate Director, Medicaid Policy develops and advocates for policy positions to improve health coverage for patients and the hospitals and health systems who care for them, with a specific focus on Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and related programs.

• The primary responsibilities of this position are to develop, advocate and articulate policy positions that enable the AHA to have a positive impact on the policy environment facing its members;
• to provide analytic support for AHA senior executives and key staff members; to communicate with members of the public and policymakers;

and to assist members in interpreting and complying with changes in related federal policy. Under the supervision of the VP for Coverage Policy, the Senior Associate Director balances an array of responsibilities under continuous time and performance pressures.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate expertise in the federal laws, regulations, and other policies governing Medicaid, CHIP, and related programs.
• Contribute to AHA's efforts in developing policy on hospital reimbursement and related issues for Medicaid and CHIP programs.
• Support AHA’s work with state hospital associations and major national coalitions in developing policy related to Medicaid, CHIP, and related programs.
• Monitor and keep AHA leadership and membership apprised of changing Medicaid and CHIP policy and trends.
• Collaborate with the AHA communications team to develop public-facing messaging.
• Collaborate with the AHA Federal Relations team to execute advocacy strategies.

QualificationsEducation

Required : Masters or better in HEALTH POLICY & MANAGEMENT or related field.

Experience

Required : 7 years of experience in health care policy analysis and / or related health care issues.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical / dental coverage, vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation / holidays / sick days, wellness programs, and more!

The AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by law.

The AHA participates in the E-Verify Program. #LI-Hybrid

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