Job Description
Join Illinois' premier public health agency as a Policy Specialist shaping equitable health outcomes for Chicago communities. This critical role bridges research and policy implementation to address systemic health disparities. You'll work directly with state legislators, community stakeholders, and federal partners to develop evidence-based solutions that transform public health infrastructure across Cook County.
Responsibilities
- Analyze epidemiological data to identify emerging health trends and policy gaps
- Develop comprehensive legislative proposals for state health initiatives
- Coordinate inter-agency task forces on chronic disease prevention
- Manage $2M+ grant programs for community health interventions
- Present policy recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly
- Lead cross-functional teams on emergency response protocols
- Conduct health equity impact assessments for proposed legislation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field
- 5+ years experience in government health policy development
- Expertise in quantitative data analysis (SPSS, SAS, R)
- Illinois residency required (IL Constitution Article XIII, Section 5)
- Valid Illinois driver's license
- Proficiency in health policy frameworks (HP2020, MAPP)
- Certified Public Health Professional (CPH) preferred
- Experience with CMS and CDC grant administration