Senior Policy Analyst

KFF

KFF is the leading health policy organization in the U.S. As a one-of-a-kind information organization, we bring together substantial capabilities in policy research, polling, and journalism in one organization to meet the need for a trusted, independent source of information on national health issues—one with the scope and reach to be a counterweight to health care’s vested interests and a voice for people. We have five major program areas: policy analysis, polling, journalism, public health information campaigns, and health information and trust.

KFF is not a foundation and has no connection to Kaiser Permanente. Legally, we are a public charity (an endowed national nonprofit organization). We are headquartered in San Francisco with a building in Washington, DC, conference centers in both offices, and staff members in almost every state.

The Team

Examining changes in the private insurance market under the ACA, with a particular focus on the implications for the cost and accessibility of insurance coverage.

Your Role

KFF is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to develop and lead health care research projects to provide insights into how the U.S. health care system is doing in cost and quality. Working closely with their direct supervisor and the rest of the team, the Senior Policy Analyst will guide research projects from ideation to publication on the Health System Tracker, a joint project between KFF and the Peterson Center on Healthcare. Ideal candidates will have substantial work experience in health insurance policy or health care financing, experience with health care analytics, and a desire to produce high-quality, informative, cutting-edge work.  

What You’ll Do

Bring expertise in health policy to KFF and the Health System Tracker

• Maintain active knowledge of health policy and health care issues affecting employer‑sponsored insurance, private insurance markets, and health care affordability
• Track evolving U.S. health policy discussions and contribute work that supports data‑driven conversations about health care insurance
• Demonstrate strong understanding of health insurance markets, benefit design, and insurance operations

Respond to data and information needs of policymakers, the media, and the general public

• Write timely, fact-based analyses for non-scientific audiences for publication on healthsystemtracker.org
• Communicate complex findings through clear narrative explanations, tables, charts, and data visualizations
• Present work clearly and maintain the highest standards of accuracy, trust, and integrity

Lead collaboratively, work independently

• Be a positive, supportive influence for junior staff members, leading by example in maintaining a strong work ethic and high-quality work
• Independently own projects, executing projects efficiently and through completion 

Minimum Desired Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Graduate degree (master’s or PhD) in health economics, health policy, public administration, business or a related field preferred
• Extensive knowledge of health financing in the U.S. (e.g. health insurance, public payers, health economics) and the key issues at the forefront of policymaking 
• At least 5 years of work experience in industry or government (for example, working for a public or private payer, in a government policy role, as a regulator, or consultant/contractor) 
• Fluency and familiarity with health care data analysis and ability to work collaboratively with data scientists to form research projects
• Experience programming in R, SAS, SQL, or Python preferred
• Experience using large scale government surveys, claims data, or electronic medical records preferred
• Strong organizational and management skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Authorization to work in the United States

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This full-time position will be based in KFF’s Washington, DC office, located downtown near Metro Center (preferred) or in KFF’s San Francisco headquarters. KFF is currently working a hybrid schedule and requires all staff to work in the office a minimum of two days a week. Fully remote options may be available. 

Compensation

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation includes an outstanding benefits package equivalent in value to approximately fifty percent of base salary including a generous and immediately vested defined contribution plan and zero-premium health coverage.

The annual salary range for the Senior Policy Analyst position is between $93,800 and $110,000. Our job titles and salary ranges may span more than one career level, and the salary offered to a candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, job-related knowledge and skill set, depth of experience, certifications and/or degrees, and our practice of upholding salary equity within the organization. Expected starting salary range as listed for this role is for employees working in either the SF or DC offices; remote work may be considered, but is subject to a salary adjustment in accordance with our remote/offsite work policy.

How to Apply

If this position is of interest to you, and you have the requisite experience and qualifications, please click the button to apply.

KFF has an efficient applicant review process and will contact candidates who have applied for this position and whose qualifications most closely fit the criteria for the job. No phone inquiries please.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Inclusion Statement

KFF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.