Job Description
Join Massachusetts' premier state agency shaping health and human services policy for over 2 million residents. This Senior Policy Analyst role offers the opportunity to drive systemic change in public health, healthcare access, and social equity initiatives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design evidence-based policies that directly impact vulnerable communities across the Commonwealth. Our competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance, generous retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate state/federal healthcare policies to identify implementation gaps and improvement opportunities
- Develop comprehensive policy briefs and legislative recommendations for agency leadership
- Analyze complex datasets to assess policy impacts on underserved populations
- Coordinate interdepartmental task forces to align agency initiatives with state strategic goals
- Present findings to legislative committees and stakeholder coalitions
- Monitor emerging public health trends and recommend proactive policy adjustments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Social Work, or related field
- 5+ years of policy analysis experience in government/nonprofit sector
- Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- Demonstrated success in drafting legislative testimony and regulatory proposals
- Experience with Massachusetts state budget processes and procurement systems
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license for statewide travel