Healthcare Analyst

Job description

The Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF) is a private foundation whose core objective is to improve the lives of individuals by strengthening our social, governmental, and economic systems.

Position: Health Care Analyst

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications

Location: Washington, D.C.

The Health Care Analyst will (i) provide research, analytical, and operational support to the Health Care team; (ii) work closely with senior team members on diverse substantive projects; and (iii) gain practical, hands-on experience in funding and reviewing research studies, and using the results to inform the policy process.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and operational support for the Health Care team’s research funding initiatives;
• Conduct research/analysis of social programs and policies, and help develop LJAF and policy initiatives based on such analysis;

• Compose, fact-check, and/or edit policy papers, letters, website content, and other written materials;
• Actively contribute to team meetings regarding projects, suggesting ideas and brainstorming;
• Coordinate and actively contribute to meetings on evidence-based reform with government officials, researchers, foundation officials, program providers, and other stakeholders; and
• Collaborate with other LJAF teams (e.g., Criminal Justice) in areas of joint activity.

Essential Skills, Experience, and Qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One to two years’ experience in a related field is preferred, including part-time work or internships.
• Experience managing and completing complex projects, with careful attention to detail
• Strong quantitative skills
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work independently
• Thorough and attentive to detail in both substantive and operational tasks
• Passionate about addressing challenges in society
• Enthusiastic
• Able to interact confidently with experts in their fields
• Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and other standard computer software

To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to jobs@arnoldfoundation.org. In the email subject line, please indicate that you are applying for the position of H Analyst. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.