Senior Research and Policy Analyst

Job Summary

The Senior Research and Policy Analyst is responsible for conducting advanced policy research, regulatory analysis, and data-driven evaluations to support organizational strategy, compliance, and advocacy initiatives related to healthcare policy. The role involves monitoring federal and state policy developments, analyzing regulatory and legislative impacts, translating complex data into actionable insights, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to inform decision-making and policy positions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct qualitative and quantitative policy research on federal and state healthcare regulations, including Medicaid, commercial insurance markets, behavioral health, pharmacy policy, and care delivery models.


2. Analyze healthcare policy proposals, statutes, regulations, and guidance to assess regulatory, operational, and financial impacts on healthcare stakeholders.


3. Design and execute data analyses including financial and actuarial analysis to evaluate health system performance, policy outcomes, utilization trends, and payment models.


4. Prepare written policy analyses, technical memoranda, policy briefs, and reports translating complex regulatory and analytical findings for internal and external stakeholders.


5. Monitor and synthesize federal and state legislative and regulatory developments; develop summaries and recommendations for organizational leadership.


6. Coordinate and support multi-stakeholder workgroups and policy initiatives, including agenda development, research support, and documentation of outcomes.


7. Engage with public agencies, healthcare organizations, and advocacy partners to support compliance analysis, policy implementation, and research initiatives.


8. Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operational teams to evaluate policy risks and support regulatory responses, including preparation of public comments and testimony.


9. Conduct supplementary policy research, data analyses, and stakeholder engagement activities as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
  Master’s degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration, Law or Economics. Advanced degrees such as PhD, MBA, JD, or LLM are preferred.



• Experience:
  At least 7 years of progressive experience in policy research, regulatory analysis, or healthcare policy analysis.



• Required Skills and Knowledge:
  
  
  
  • Experience analyzing federal and state healthcare regulations and policy frameworks
  
  
  • Experience conducting data-driven policy or regulatory analysis
  
  
  • Experience conducting financial or actuarial analyses related to healthcare policy, payment models, or utilization trends.
  
  
  • Experience preparing written policy analyses, reports, or briefs
  
  
  • Experience working with healthcare stakeholders, government agencies, or regulated entities
  
  
  • Proficiency with analytical and reporting tools, including Excel; familiarity with tools such as Tableau or SQL is a plus.
  
  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  • Familiarity with state healthcare markets, including Medicaid and commercial insurance programs.
  
  
  • Ability to work autonomously and multi-task.
  
  
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a team environment.
  
  

• Preferred Requirements
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with policy advocacy, government affairs, or regulatory compliance in healthcare.
  
  
  • Professional or academic certifications in healthcare policy, research ethics, or data analysis are a plus.
  
  
  • Familiarity with AI tools or applications relevant to policy analysis and data evaluation.
  
  
  • Experience preparing public comments, testimony, or regulatory submissions.
  
  
  • Knowledge of managed care, behavioral health, or value-based payment models.
  
  
  • Prior experience in multi-stakeholder policy initiatives or health services research.
  
  

Worksite: Primary work location is Boston, Massachusetts.

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

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Massachusetts Association of Health Plans