Tribal Public Health Policy Federal Relations Analyst

Job Title:

Federal Relations Analyst

Reports to:

Director of Legal and Government Affairs

Initial Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000 annually

Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, Paid Holidays;
Classification:
Salaried, Exempt

Status:
Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits

Location:

Portland, OR

The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or "the Board") in 1972.

Guided by a vision of "Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation," NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non‑profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93‑638, under the Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body.

Each Member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors.

Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB's mission is to "eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high‑quality health programs and services." We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest.

The NPAIHB's Strategic Plan 2025‑2030 can be found here.

The Federal Relations Analyst leads federal Indian health policy research and analysis on AI/AN health issues involving the Department of Health and Human Services, the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other federal agencies for the NPAIHB as part of the health policy making effort of Northwest Tribal Leaders. This position is funded through an Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance (P.L. 93‑638) contract with the IHS.

Duties include tracking federal legislation and policies, conducting research and analysis to determine impacts on AI/AN health systems, drafting legislative and policy documents for Northwest Tribes, and collaborating with the Health Policy Specialist and AI/AN health policy consultants.

The Federal Relations Analyst position is fast‑paced, and requires strong skills in managing multiple deadlines, and frequently producing extensive professional writing, with minimal edits. This individual must have the ability to be self‑directed, wisely navigate competing priorities, exercise discretion and good judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information. The Federal Relations Analyst must also possess both a functional knowledge of and keen interest in federal Indian health policy.

The Federal Relations Analyst reports to the Director of Government Affairs & Health Policy and/or the Executive Director. This scope of work is part of the Policy team and housed within the Administrative Division.

This position is based at NPAIHB's offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is extensively required (approximately 50% of the time), including travel within the Northwest and to Washington, DC, and occasional travel to other locations for national meeting. NPAIHB may consider candidates residing in Idaho, Oregon, Washington state, and/or Washington D.C.

• Provides tribal health policy expertise and support in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan
• Participates in and supports all NPAIHB health policy related meetings and discussions
• Provides health policy expertise and support to Northwest Tribal delegates during Quarterly NPAIHB Board of Directors Meetings (QBMs)
• Updates health policy priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal policy priorities
• Works closely…