COMPANY BACKGROUND

The Iowa Primary Care Association (Iowa PCA) has supported Iowa’s community health centers for over 36 years to expand access to affordable, high quality, integrated care. The Iowa PCA, along with our sister companies INConcertCare (INCC) and IowaHealth+ (IH+), provides training, technical assistance, and shared services opportunities in quality improvement, value-based care, health information technology, and other areas. We are now expanding our services through a new partnership with Iowa Health and Human Services to serve as the new statewide Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization (BH-ASO). It’s an exciting opportunity to expand our efforts and connection to the broader behavioral health safety net.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

As a member of the Engagement Team, the Policy Analyst is responsible for helping to develop and implement policy priorities and solutions for the Iowa Primary Care Association, INConcertCare, and IowaHealth+ in collaboration with Iowa’s community health centers. In addition, this role is responsible for analyzing and identifying policy solutions to support community health and the delivery of healthcare services to rural and under-resourced communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Collaborate with Senior Director of Engagement, key team members, and member community health centers to develop and support comprehensive strategies to build and maintain the Iowa PCA, INCC, and IH+ as leaders in the community health and healthcare policy analysis space at the state and federal levels.
• Engage with team members across business units as appropriate to leverage subject matter expertise to conceptualize issues and problem statements, conduct research, incorporate our own data to illuminate impacts and trends, and articulate potential paths toward resolution in pursuit of our strategic priorities and vision of “health equity for all.”
• Support the development and implementation of policy agenda to advance priorities of the Iowa community health center movement at the state and federal levels. Measure effectiveness of policy work and initiatives; define and lead change to meet objectives.
• Monitor and analyze proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to develop policy recommendations that support community health centers and community health.
• Develop and disseminate public policy and legislative resource materials (reports, issue briefs, informational documents, etc.) to inform and support the network and members.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with external organizations and engage with coalitions to support priorities.
• Lead coordination of the monthly Iowa PCA Advocacy Committee.
• Coordinate operations for the Iowa Community Health PAC.
• Assist with coordination of annual Day on the Hill at the state and federal levels.
• Occasional travel within the state for meetings, visits to community health centers, and events with elected officials.

Education and/or Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or related healthcare certification and experience in an equivalent role.
• At least three years of relevant experience in healthcare policy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise directives.
• In-depth/expert knowledge of state and federal legislative and budget process.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare policy preferred.

TELECOMMUTING AND TRAVEL:

This position is required to be on-site at least two days per work week. Some travel to community health centers and partners is required via vehicle or to conferences via air travel.

Why join us?

• The opportunity to make an impact on the healthcare of Iowans
• On-site work required at least two days per week, with travel across Iowa to support district operations and attend conferences or meetings.
• Great benefits including affordable healthcare plans, dental, vision, 401K with employer match, generous PTO package, paid parental leave, life insurance, and education discounts

Iowa Primary Care Association Core Values

Accountable, Collaborative, Deliberate, Proactive, Respectful, Transformative

Learn more about the Iowa PCA at www.iowapca.org