Job Description
Join our elite team shaping national health policy from the heart of New York City. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeks a dynamic Senior Federal Policy Analyst to drive transformative initiatives in public health and healthcare access. This prestigious role offers unparalleled impact on federal programs serving 20+ million Americans nationwide. Work in our state-of-the-art Manhattan headquarters with direct access to congressional leadership and federal agencies. Enjoy exceptional benefits including student loan forgiveness, robust retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements.
As a key advisor, you'll collaborate with cross-agency task forces to develop evidence-based policies addressing healthcare disparities, pandemic response, and health equity initiatives. This position offers unparalleled career growth within the federal civil service system with structured promotion pathways to GS-15 levels.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive federal health policy recommendations for congressional briefings and agency directives
- Analyze complex healthcare data sets to identify emerging public health threats and opportunities
- Coordinate interagency task forces on pandemic response and healthcare access initiatives
- Lead stakeholder engagement with state/local governments, NGOs, and industry partners
- Prepare high-impact policy memoranda for Senate/House committee hearings
- Manage $50M+ federal grant programs for public health infrastructure projects
- Mentor junior analysts on federal regulatory compliance requirements
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years of federal policy analysis experience with healthcare agencies
- Expertise in CMS, CDC, and HRSA regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements
- Advanced proficiency in healthcare data analysis tools (SAS, R, Tableau)
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Proven track record of successful congressional testimony preparation
- Experience managing federal grant lifecycle from application to closeout
- Professional certification in Federal Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) or equivalent