The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) is a non-partisan legislative branch agency that provides policy and data analysis and makes recommendations to Congress, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the states on a wide array of issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
MACPAC is seeking experienced analysts with subject matter expertise in various areas of Medicaid and CHIP policy to join the team and play a leadership role in the development of MACPAC’s research agenda. These senior members of the policy team will design, direct, and conduct rigorous research projects on Medicaid and CHIP topics and be responsible for leading a portfolio of work. Currently, we are looking to hire two senior level principal analysts to expand our capabilities in Medicaid and CHIP long-term services and supports (LTSS) policy and Medicaid managed care policy.
We are seeking candidates with prior experience in Medicaid or CHIP who also are:
skilled in conceptualizing, designing and leading policy analyses, including identifying important and timely policy questions, and marshaling evidence from multiple sources;
able to identify and assess Medicaid and CHIP policy levers for addressing concerns related to access, quality, and cost of care, and developing policy options;
able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, translating technical information into clear and concise information for lay audiences;
able to produce work that is objective and non-partisan;
able to balance multiple tasks and work under deadlines, both independently and in collaboration with other team members; and
willing to foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
A graduate degree in health policy, health services research, public policy, public health or other related field is desirable, plus at least seven years or more health policy or research experience or the equivalent.
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) is a non-partisan legislative branch agency that provides policy and data analysis and makes recommendations to Congress, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the states on a wide array of issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
MACPAC serves as an independent source of information on Medicaid and CHIP, publishing issue briefs and data reports throughout the year to support policy analysis and program accountability. The Commission’s authorizing statute, 42 U.S.C. 1396, outlines a number of areas for analysis, including:
· payment;
· eligibility;
· enrollment and retention;
· coverage;
· access to care;
· quality of care; and
· the programs’ interaction with Medicare and the health care system generally.
In carrying out its work, the Commission holds public meetings in Washington, DC and regularly consults with state officials, congressional and executive branch staff, beneficiaries, health care providers, researchers, and policy experts. A permanent staff of analys...ts with backgrounds in public policy, public health, Medicaid and CHIP operations, and data analysis supports the Commission’s deliberations and conducts its analytic work.
