Direct experience with Medicaid (as a beneficiary, in a health plan, state program, or research role) strongly valued.
Proficiency in statistical software and/or data visualization platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead quantitative and qualitative research projects from scoping to dissemination, ensuring methodological rigor and policy relevance.
Supervise and mentor research staff, providing guidance on research design and analysis.
Collect and synthesize timely, policy-relevant information from various stakeholders to produce actionable memos and presentations.
Develop and maintain deep expertise on Medicaid policy topics and subpopulations.
Track and analyze state and federal Medicaid policy changes and assess their impacts.
Identify, acquire, and manage quantitative data from primary and secondary sources, conducting analyses using statistical software.
Represent UHF and the Medicaid Institute externally by presenting research findings at conferences.
Benefits
Opportunity to influence Medicaid policy and practice in New York.
Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including policymakers and health advocates.
Professional development through mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Access to a collaborative work environment focused on equity in health care.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Policy and Analytics Manager plays a leadership role within the Medicaid Institute, overseeing the design and execution of research and analysis projects that inform policy and practice to strengthen New York's Medicaid program.
This position requires expertise in health policy, strong data analysis and research skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept to dissemination. The Manager will serve as a subject matter lead for assigned policy areas, guide research staff, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to advance UHF's mission.
Specific Duties
Lead quantitative and qualitative research projects from scoping to dissemination, ensuring methodological rigor, policy relevance, and timely completion.
Supervise and mentor research staff, fellows, or interns, providing guidance on research design, analysis, and professional development.
Collect and synthesize timely, policy-relevant information from program administrators, researchers, and advocates by monitoring websites, publications, and frequent stakeholder meetings. Produce actionable memos, briefs, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Develop and maintain deep expertise on Medicaid policy topics and subpopulations, such as eligibility and enrollment, managed care, value-based payment, behavioral health, children's health, long-term care, and health-related social needs.
Track and analyze state and federal Medicaid policy changes and assess potential impacts on beneficiaries, providers, health plans, and the program overall.
Identify, acquire, and manage quantitative data from primary and secondary sources (e.g., Medicaid claims files, hospital discharge data, provider databases). Conduct analyses using Salient Interactive Miner, Excel, and statistical software (SAS, Stata, R).
Manage relationships with external data providers, consultants, and collaborators, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Produce high-quality briefs, reports, data visualizations, and presentations tailored to policymakers, providers, advocates, and the public.
Develop interview protocols and lead qualitative interviews with senior stakeholders such as state officials, providers, health plans, and advocates. Analyze findings and translate them into actionable recommendations.
Represent UHF and the Medicaid Institute externally by presenting research findings at conferences, convenings, and policy forums.
Contribute to strategic planning and priority setting for the Medicaid Institute's research agenda by identifying emerging policy issues and opportunities for impact.
Employment Qualifications
Education & Experience
Master's degree in health policy, public health, health administration, economics, or a related field strongly preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research, policy analysis, program evaluation, or health care/public health administration.
