The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. We are currently seeking an Associate Director, Health Analytics & Policy for our Washington, D.C. office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote).

Starting base salary = $126,000 - $158,000 (commensurate with related experience).

The Associate Director, Health Analytics and Policy, designs and conducts analyses based on accessible data bases including Medicare claims, cost reports and other data sources that advance AHA's policy positions on a variety of issues, mainly focusing on information related to Medicare payment systems. Contributes to AHA member value by helping understand the impact of Federal regulatory and legislative proposals and policies. With guidance from supervisors and support from colleagues, the Associate Director balances a number of critical data projects and responsibilities under time and performance pressures.

Essential Functions include:

1. Analyze policies to create and manage models simulating various types of payments to hospitals. Produce clear and concise analysis summaries, often in a rapid turnaround environment.
2. Work collaboratively with other AHA policy and advocacy staff to interpret policy issues and determine the best way to use data to help solve problems and answer questions.
3. Develop familiarity with data sources available from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), AHA and other groups in order to incorporate this information in data analysis.
4. Manage and contribute to research projects, including development of the RFP, oversight of contractor, and public dissemination of the product.
5. Track hospital performance using AHA, cost report and other CMS data. Develop and maintain AHA data driven member tools and calculators.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days, wellness programs and more!

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Director, Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Masters of PUBLIC POLICY (required)

3 - 5 years: 1.Economics, public policy analysis, health care finance and/or related health care issue areas. 2.Some knowledge of a broad range of health policy issues affecting the hospital field. 3.Advanced statistical knowledge. (required)