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| Job Title: | State Policy Manager |
| Organization: | National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association |
| Region: | DC Metro Region |
| Description: | Research, compile and analyze state-level policies and regulations related to health care reform, with a focus on policies impacting family planning providers and services. Assist NFPRHA members with identifying new opportunities and addressing new challenges presented by national and state health reform; and educate stakeholders about and advocate for state policies that improve the publicly funded network of family planning providers. Reporting will be split between the two-year Life After 40: The Family Planning Network and the ACA project and NFPRHA's public policy department KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Researches and tracks key health care reform policy initiatives at the state level, including state-based health insurance exchanges and changes in public and private insurance programs; - Assists in the collection of strategies and resources to help family planning providers adapt their operations to changes resulting from health care reform; - Assists NFPRHA members on a range of state policy issues; - Coordinates information-sharing between members and NFPRHA staff; -Analyzes legislation and state regulations; prepares position statements and comments on the impact of legislation and regulations on family planning services and systems; - Develops, recommends, and implements legislative, regulatory, and policy strategies for a state-based portfolio relevant to NFPRHA membership, with a focus on health care financing and service delivery; - Contributes to and assists in the planning and implementation of NFPRHA's annual conference and regional meetings as needed. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration or related field. Master's degree a plus. - 3 years of experience tracking state legislative and regulatory initiatives. Extensive network within the public health or reproductive health coalition preferred. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES - Broad knowledge of family planning, health care financing, and health care reform policies and implementation process. - An interest in working in a membership organization and dialoguing with a diverse constituency. - Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical ability - Strong problem-solving skills including identifying and recommending solutions - Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills - Excellent oral and written communications skills - Excellent grammar and proofreading skills - Ability to think of creative solutions to problems; comfortable trying new tactics or strategies - Ability to work well in a team environment and independently to achieve common objectives - Ability to exercise sound judgment - Ability to work with multiple projects priorities and deadlines - Proven ability to work collaboratively with others - Good sense of humor and willingness to pitch in where needed - Computer-literate - Able to maintain confidentiality - Strong commitment to NFPRHA's mission SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - Willingness and ability to travel to meet project/program requirements TO APPLY: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to mkleder@nfprha.org and specify State Policy Manager in the subject line. No calls please. |
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| E-Mail: | mkleder@nfprha.org |
| Website: | http://www.nfprha.org |
| Closing Date: | September-13-12 |
