Health Policy Research Analyst

Are you a sharp, self-driven professional with a passion for health care policy? Do you bring strong writing skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a Health Policy Research Analyst to support our federal client in Aurora, Colorado, working at the intersection of health care reimbursement, policy development, and government operations. You'll work side-by-side with clinicians and government staff to shape reimbursement policy that directly impacts how medical claims are paid under TRICARE's purchased care health plan.

This role is a great fit if you:

• Think critically, write clearly, and communicate with confidence across diverse audiences
• Take initiative — you don't wait to be told what to do next
• Can distill complex, technical information into sharp, actionable policy documents
• Have excellent research skills to quickly respond to complex inquiries from congressional liaison officers, senior DoW offices, and other external sources
• Are detail oriented and can support financial, contractual and administrative analyses and reviews of project specific deliverables
• Can quickly and accurately analyze vast amounts of data to identify trends and patterns that will inform reimbursement policy development
• Have reviewed contracts for compliance with government regulations and legal requirements
• Stay ahead of trends in health care delivery, value-based purchasing, and reimbursement systems
• Thrive in dynamic, fast paced environments and juggle multiple priorities with ease

You'll bring: ✔A relevant Bachelor's degree (public health, public policy, health administration, economics, political science or similar) ✔Strong research and analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative) ✔Excellent verbal and written communication skills ✔Creativity, innovation, and superior problem solving skills ✔Flexibility and initiative ✔Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ✔The ability to obtain or currently possess a Public Trust ✔Proximity to Aurora, CO

Bonus points for an advanced degree, experience with SAS or R, or database proficiency.

Recent grads are encouraged to apply — we value drive and potential just as much as experience!