This requisition is being used as a sourcing tool and does not have an open vacancy. Your application to this req will add you to a pool of candidates for potential future openings. We still encourage you to apply directly to positions you feel best meet your background, as this will not replace your application for other openings. 

Under the general direction of the Executive Director or Senior Consultant, the Senior Associate will lead policy and program development projects that aim to improve access to and quality of health care. The Senior Associate will provide expert consultation, analysis, writing, and complex project leadership for programmatic and policy initiatives requested by clients. The Senior Associate will also supervise Policy Associates, Project Managers, and Policy Analysts and participate in the strategic development of the unit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the Massachusetts acute care system, including MassHealth and other coverage programs, and major private insurers and health care providers.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts long-term care system and/or behavioral health policy challenges, including payment methods, interactions between Medicare and Medicaid for dual eligible individuals, the services continuum, emerging reform and policy developments, and major providers.
• Strong working relationships with major stakeholder groups in Massachusetts, including organizations representing consumers, business, health care providers, and third party payers.
• Experience as lead respondent to RFP or leading procurements for a state agency or foundation.
• Experience using statistical software, such as SAS.
• Experience analyzing publicly available administrative claims, eligibility, and cost report datasets.
• Experience chairing or facilitating large public meetings.
• Excellence in work performance, as evidenced by letters of reference, performance awards, or similar indicators.