Policy Analyst, Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy Hybrid (Washington DC or Durham NC) - No Experience Required

Policy Analyst, Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy Hybrid

Duke-Margolis is hiring multiple Policy Analysts (both Tier I and Tier II) for roles within the Institute's Health Care Transformation research portfolio. Individuals in these positions will primarily support projects focused on healthcare delivery and payment reform, health systems transformation, and rural health, with the potential to also support other areas of interest to the Institute as needs arise. These positions will support/perform a variety of complex activities in research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data within the scope of research and policy projects at Duke University.

Primary responsibilities include conducting health policy-focused background research; drafting summary documents; performing literature reviews; contributing to and/or performing extensive writing for a range of deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, peer-reviewed publications); and supporting planning and preparation for Institute events, including public and private convenings, and other project activities through both content development and project/logistics coordination.

Duke-Margolis has offices in both Washington, DC and on Duke's main campus in Durham, NC. Durham, NC is the preferred location for these positions, though exceptional Washington, DC candidates may also be considered. Employees are currently working in a hybrid capacity with a combination of teleworking locally to the base office area (DC/MD/VA or NC, respectively) and in-person team collaboration.

Minimum Required Qualifications at this Level:

• Education/Training:
  Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position (e.g., policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, law, or field directly related to the position).
• Experience:
  
  For Tier I (Policy Analyst, Assistant), no experience required above education/training requirements. For Tier II (Policy Analyst), work requires two years of experience in policy/research/data analysis or related position. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Desired

Skills:

• Strong research and writing experience.
• Policy research skills, including the ability to synthesize content from a broad range of sources.
• Data analysis capabilities are preferred.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to transform complicated information into easy-to-understand materials.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Application Materials

Required:

• Cover letter, including statement of work location sought
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three References (names and email addresses)

Anticipated Pay Range:
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $52,540.00 to USD $98,838.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.