Policy Analyst, Health Advocacy Project

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Policy Analyst, Health Advocacy Project

Hiring Range: $57,057- $67,358

Every North Carolinian deserves access to quality, affordable, and equitable health care. At the North Carolina Justice Center’s

Health
Advocacy
Project (HAP), we work to make that vision a reality.

Our Health Advocacy Project works to ensure that individuals and families with low incomes, rural communities, and communities of color have meaningful access to comprehensive, high-quality health care. Through policy analysis, legislative advocacy, coalition building, public education, and strategic communications, HAP advances policies that improve health outcomes and create lasting change across North Carolina. (ncjustice.org )

We’re looking for a Policy
Analyst who is energized by using research, data, and persuasive advocacy to improve people’s lives.

• Researching emerging health policy issues, legislative proposals, and administrative actions affecting North Carolinians.
• Developing policy reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, testimony, blog articles, and other materials that translate complex policy into clear, compelling information.
• Analyzing state and federal health policy and identifying opportunities to improve access, affordability, and health equity.
• Building relationships with legislators, state agencies, coalition partners, health care organizations, advocates, and community leaders.
• Representing the Justice Center in meetings, public forums, legislative discussions, and stakeholder convenings.
• Supporting advocacy campaigns through research, communications, and strategic policy recommendations.
• Helping educate community members, partners, and decision-makers about health policy issues affecting low-income and historically marginalized communities.
• Contributing to collaborative projects that strengthen North Carolina’s health care system and promote equitable public policy.

You are curious, analytical, and committed to public service. You enjoy digging into complex policy issues, communicating ideas clearly, and working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related ?eld.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in health policy, advocacy, and research.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with policymakers, partners, community members, and the media.
• An understanding of how public policy affects health outcomes and communities.
• Experience working with coalitions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or advocacy organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity.

• Advanced degree in public policy or related ?eld.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in health policy, advocacy, or research.
• Work experience in a non-pro?t organization.

The employee should have the ability to maintain focus and productivity while performing at a workstation for prolonged periods, including working on a computer, managing documents, or engaging in virtual meetings.

Hybrid work environment, including home and office.

• Six weeks paid time off annually
• Paid parental leave and holidays
• Employer contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Part of the Bargaining unit

For more than three decades, the Health Advocacy Project has been a leading voice for equitable health policy in North Carolina. Our team has helped…