Legislative and Policy Analyst

 

What you will be doing:

Premier, Inc. (PINC) is a publicly traded company working at the nexus of healthcare innovation, technology, and advocacy. The Government Affairs Team advocates on behalf of a member alliance of 4,400 hospitals and 250,000 continuum of care providers in four main areas:

• Building resilient healthcare supply chains

• Optimizing the value of healthcare

• Tech-enabling healthcare

• Eliminating gaps in healthcare

The Legislative and Policy Analyst works collaboratively within a team of DC-based subject matter experts and federal lobbyists, as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, to advance Premier’s advocacy strategy. This position takes a broad approach to problem solving and developing an understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. The Legislative and Policy Analyst will participate in policy development, required, and approved educational opportunities, development of thought leadership content, and learning about the various technologies and solutions Premier offers to its clients.

Premier seeks a driven, team-oriented self-starter for the position of Legislative and Policy Analyst in our Washington, DC office. The Legislative and Policy Analyst provides project support to the Government Affairs Team, including researching and analyzing federal healthcare policies, developing, and communicating recommendations to advance Premier’s policy and advocacy strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and summarizing regulatory and legislative updates to federal healthcare programs.

• Advising Premier senior management and staff, as well as Premier’s members, on the implications of regulatory and legislative updates via written and verbal communication.

• Supporting member engagement on regulatory and legislative policy development.

• Supporting member education by developing materials for webinars and in-person presentations.

• Assisting with internal and external coalition-building to advance key advocacy priorities for Premier and our members.

In addition, the Legislative and Policy Analyst will have:

• Proven organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Premier’s internal business units and members, and with Executive and Legislative branch officials.

• Understanding of the federal legislative process and attention to current congressional issues.

• Familiarity with the federal regulatory process, comment periods, and federal agency organizational charts.

• Exceptional and persuasive verbal and written skills, with the ability to perform with a high level of tact, integrity and professionalism while interacting with all levels of management, peers and internal/external stakeholders. 

• Ability to accurately and quickly draft and edit written materials and to work under time pressure.

• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of file management and other administrative processes/procedures.

• The ability to exercise independence and discretion.

• Ability to prioritize and flexibility to complete multiple projects in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1 – 100%

• Operate as an integral part of the Government Affairs Team supporting advocacy and policy related projects.

• Track regulatory policies and legislation and advise internal teams and Premier members on implications of regulatory and legislative changes through various communication methods, such as written summaries and verbal presentations.

• Contribute to externally facing presentations, correspondence, and reports.

• Create data visualization work products for internal and external audiences.

• Coordinate and work on special projects as requested, including working collaboratively with staff to ensure projects meet deadlines.

• Assist in policy development, including developing advocacy strategies and coalition building with other organizations.

• Work as a member of the team, willingly providing back-up support for co-workers when appropriate and actively supporting group goals.

• Administrative duties relative to business line.

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 2 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Policy development and analysis

• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written

• Excellent time management capabilities

Experience:

• Relevant experience in policy research, implementation, advocacy, consulting and/or in insurer/health plan or hospital/health systems setting

• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare payment policies (e.g., hospital, outpatient, physician, continuum of care), healthcare quality metrics and measure development, and alternative payment models

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal communication) and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or Graduate degree in healthcare or policy (such as MPP, MPH, MPA, or JD) or Healthcare professional (such as nurse, pharmacist, etc.)

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space

 

Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $43,000 - $79,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
·       401k retirement program
·       Paid time off
·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, and 2022 and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 16th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
   

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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