The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is seeking an individual to join the
Chronic and Vulnerable Populations Policy Team as a Research Analyst. The primary focus of this
work will be on state and federal health policy issues including major state healthcare delivery
system reforms, state policies related to the integration of physical and behavioral health care
systems, and other issues related to state mental health and substance use policy.
NASHP is a non-profit, independent academy of state health policymakers working together to
identify emerging issues, develop policy solutions, and achieve excellence in state health and
long term services and supports policy. NASHP provides a forum for constructive, nonpartisan
work across branches and agencies of state government on critical health issues facing states.
NASHP has offices in Washington, DC and Portland, Maine.
General Description:
The Research Analyst is responsible for a wide range of activities in support of specific projects
designed to support state officials and program administrators develop and implement effective
health policy. This work includes assisting other members of the project team with planning and
implementation of both virtual and face-to-face meetings and symposia, providing support at
those meetings, assisting in the design and conduct of studies and analyses including literature
reviews and syntheses, key informant interviews, case studies and focus groups. The Research
Analyst will also participate in the design, drafting and editing of written analyses, briefs, fact
sheets, proposals and presentations to be shared with stakeholders, funders and the general
public.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
 Assists in planning and implementing project-specific face-to-face, audio and web-based
meetings, symposia and training sessions, including assisting in development of agendas
 Assists with scheduling, developing agendas, preparing and disseminating materials, taking
notes, drafting meeting summaries, developing and updating work plans, and related
administrative duties, as required
 Assists in the design and conduct of studies and analyses including literature reviews and
syntheses, summary descriptions of state programs, surveys, key informant interviews, case
studies and focus groups.
 Compiles and presents data and information in formats amenable to analysis and
presentation, including tables, graphs, charts and reports
 Assists in developing and implementing NASHP annual conference sessions; this work may
extend to planning workshop content and securing speakers
 Provides support to NASHP Committees
 Assists in researching and developing funding proposals and applications
 Assists in developing and implementing activities designed to assist and support state
officials and program administrators such as Medicaid directors and other agency staff,
Governors’ advisors, state legislators, public health program directors and other state
officials in addressing policy and program challenges
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Expected to stay abreast of relevant literature, national policy and state activity relevant to
project work, taking the initiative to both identify emerging trends in policy and practice
among leaders an innovators in state government and health policy
Participates in the design, drafting, editing and publication of written materials, including
analyses, briefs, fact sheets, reports, proposals, blogs, and other types of information for
dissemination
Assists colleagues with speech and document preparation by conducting background
research, formatting documents and tables, preparing presentations and other related
activities, as required
Carries out necessary follow-up project activities, including working with NASHP
Communications staff to ensure that NASHP website is current
Represents NASHP at meetings and conferences
Actively participates in efforts to improve individual and team quality of performance;
participates in staff/team meetings and training; works with colleagues to coordinate
organization-wide communications and problem solving
Some travel required
Qualifications:
 Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree; familiarity with public policy, public
health or a related field – through additional academic qualifications or comparable work
experience – is desirable
 Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
 Strong analytical skills
 Excellent writing and communication skills
 Ability to balance multiple assignments and competing demands to achieve quality results in
a timely manner
 Experience with state government, either through direct work experience or policy/analytic
experience closely tied to state programs is highly desirable.
 Knowledge or and experience in one or more areas of state health policy, including
Medicaid and behavioral health systems, is preferred.
 Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships with staff and diverse
constituencies – working independently and collaboratively – is required
 Computer proficiency including demonstrated ability to conduct effective web-based
research, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access and Outlook)
To Apply:
Those interested in applying for this position should submit a letter of interest and resume to
search@nashp.org .
The National Academy for State Health Policy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.