The Commonwealth Fund · 1 month ago
Program Associate, Policy
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $83K/yr
3+ years expThe Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation established to enhance the common good, focusing on promoting a high-performing health care system. The Program Associate will manage grant processes, support policy outreach, and assist in research and writing efforts to inform policymakers and stakeholders about health care issues.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the grant process: preparation of grant proposal timetables, proposal summaries and materials, payment and reporting schedules, and letters of agreement; tracking of grantee products and budgets, including papers and presentations, and scheduling grant payments accordingly; help plan meetings, forums or conferences related to grantee work; and help maintain overall Fund-grantee relationships. Responsible for streamlining grant tracking methods and communication between the program and grantees to ensure timeliness of reports and products
Provide support in the development of grant proposals, including: conducting background research; working with potential grantees to refine proposals and ensure completion of all required documents; assisting in internal reviews of proposals; and taking detailed notes and preparing summaries of review meetings for proposed grants
Act as a liaison with the Fund’s Communications staff to support publication of grant products, including by: supporting senior staff in reviewing content of draft and final publications; tracking products as they progress in the publication process; and coordinating with grantees and Communications staff to disseminate products
Track the Policy team’s grant budget and provide the team with regular updates on spending
Support the Policy team’s outreach and engagement with policymakers and influencers, including: providing logistic and content support for policymaker education efforts (briefings, webinars, convenings, etc.); assisting with Fund responses to policy opportunities such as requests for information or public comment; and coordinating early outreach to Congressional and agency staff, state policymakers, and partners on key publications
Oversee and refine systems to track and disseminate policy updates and resources with Fund staff
Oversee and refine systems to track the Fund’s policy engagement and impact, including Fund staff interactions with federal and state policymakers, staff and grantee contributions to policy opportunities, and impacts of Fund products on policy decisions and deliberations
Provide research and writing support for Fund publications
Prepare materials, slides, and charts for internal and external meetings and presentations. This may involve researching and assembling materials with detailed information about a variety of health policy topics and/or Fund projects
Represent the Policy team at meetings and conferences, as requested
Provides project management support for a new, cross-cutting Fund initiative that aims to support states in improving health system performance. The initiative will include listening sessions and targeted technical assistance efforts – led by Fund staff and grantees – in a select group of states
Manages the calendar of the Senior Vice President for Policy and provides general administrative support to the Policy team as needed, which may include: arranging appointments and scheduling meetings, completing expense reports, and coordinating travel
Plan and facilitate regular meetings between the Policy team and other Fund program teams to review policy updates and opportunities; summarize and track meeting follow-ups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, with 3 to 5 years minimum of relevant work experience, preferably in health policy or policy research
Adept at data visualization
Strong technical skills, including proficient use of databases and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Experience in analyzing and interpreting data
Meeting management experience
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow through to effectively manage work and meet multiple tight deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good judgement and the ability to act independently within standard guidelines
Flexibility and skill in working as a team member
Passion for exploring new ways to connect data and policy recommendations to federal and state policy audiences
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
The Commonwealth Fund
The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that promote healthcare system.
11-50 employees
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