Principal Analyst

MACPAC, a non-partisan legislative branch agency that advises the U.S. Congress on Medicaid and CHIP policy issues, is seeking a Principal Policy Analyst. Knowledge and Skills demonstrate significant knowledge of state and federal Medicaid and CHIP policy and program issues; demonstrate strong skills in critical thinking and policy analysis, including the ability to: effectively construct arguments and use evidence to tell a story and translate findings and decisions into clear priorities and action; apply subject matter expertise to the analysis of Medicaid and CHIP topics outside of main research portfolio; recommend appropriate actions or next steps when analytic findings are ambiguous or contradictory; and relate research and analytic findings to the broader Commission agenda in addition to the immediate policy question. demonstrate project management tasks, including: serving as a project team leader, including project planning for internal and extramural policy analysis and research and communicating with team members; ability to balance multiple project responsibilities under various deadlines; supervising (directing and providing feedback on) the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work by others on team; and serving as project officer for external research and policy contracts which may include major task order contracts. engage in learning and development by: continuing to develop new knowledge and skills; may seek opportunities to develop skills or specialize in a functional role (e.g., congressional affairs, data analysis, contracting); and listening and responding to feedback from supervisor and colleagues. demonstrate teamwork and accountability by: playing an active role in identifying and filling gaps in staff knowledge and skills; providing technical review of work plans and products; providing guidance and constructive feedback to more junior staff to encourage learning and development; and expanding productive working relationships with peers and external organizations. Required Experience expertise in a substantive area related to the Commission's statutory authority; and at least seven years of experience in health policy analysis or research, and at least two years of experience in planning, leading, and executing complex projects and communicating results to lay audiences with minimal supervision. #J-18808-Ljbffr