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Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board · 1 week ago

Tribal Public Health Policy Federal Relations Analyst

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

4+ years exp

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Federal Relations Analyst will lead federal Indian health policy research and analysis, tracking legislation and drafting policy documents to support Northwest Tribal health systems.

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Responsibilities

Provides tribal health policy expertise and support in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan

Participates in and supports all NPAIHB health policy related meetings and discussions

Provides health policy expertise and support to Northwest Tribal delegates during Quarterly NPAIHB Board of Directors Meetings (QBMs)

Updates health policy priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal policy priorities

Works closely with Director of Legal and Government Affairs and Executive Director to identify Northwest tribal, federal policy priorities

Leads and advises on communication between NPAIHB, the IHS, Northwest Tribes, and other governmental agencies

Ensures weekly legislative and policy updates are drafted, reviewed, and provided to Northwest Tribal leaders, NPAIHB policy staff, and other appropriate stakeholders

Prepares policy and legislative alerts on pressing and emerging issues

Writes articles for the NPAIHB Health News & Notes newsletter

Collects timely information on federal Indian health policy issues, and provides that information to Tribes as appropriate

Provides timely federal Indian health policy information to Northwest Tribes

Leads the dissemination of information on federal legislation, regulations, and guidance relating to federal Indian health and Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare

Leads the timely development and distribution of federal Indian health legislative policy documents (such as white papers, background papers, briefings, resolutions, testimony, comments, timelines, tables, charts, presentations, talking points, memoranda, and articles)

Conducts and/or manages legal and policy research and analysis into tribal health issues, topics, needs, and related considerations

Works closely with Northwest Tribes to request input on health policies and determining their impact on Northwest Tribes

Actively contributes to the NPAIHB database of legislation and policy information

Leads both in-person and virtual policy meetings, conference calls, and webinars, as well as conferences with federal, and tribal representatives

Sets up and facilitates policy meetings with federal and tribal representatives and organizations

Tracks follow-up action items from policy meetings and conferences

Attends all NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meetings in-person (QBMs)

Attend other meetings and conferences related to federal Indian health concerns, as needed

Prepares and gives presentations at national, regional, tribal, and local conferences

Facilitates discussions at national, regional, and tribal meetings and conferences

Manages technical assistance to Northwest Tribes and Tribal Leaders on health policy issues at national, regional, and local conferences, as needed

Tracks requests for information from federal, and tribal representatives

Appropriately responds to requests for technical assistance in a supportive and timely manner

Prepares federal Indian health legislative policy information for Northwest Tribal Leaders

Develops legislative and policy strategies to address Northwest Tribal Leader health priorities

Briefs Northwest Tribal Leaders on federal Indian health legislative and policy issues

Manages efficient use of NPAIHB resources and organizational priorities in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan and directives from Northwest Tribal leaders

Prepares annual reports of activities for the NPAIHB and IHS

Collaborates with the Health Policy staff to identify policy options based on research and data as to ensure alignment with programs and services, and their potential impacts

Prepares a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) at the end of each month

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal and Government Affairs and/or Executive Director or designee

Qualification

Federal Indian health policyLegislative analysisTechnical writingProject managementPublic HealthResearchAnalysisMedicaid/CHIP knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCross-cultural sensitivityCommunity mobilizationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementPresentation skills

Required

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field

At least four (4) years of demonstrated work experience which includes the preparation of written analyses of policies, legislation, regulations etc

At least one (1) year of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics

Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnership in health legislation and policy activities

Demonstrated knowledge of Medicaid/CHIP, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and other relevant federal Indian health policy and legislation

In-depth knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes

Intermediate skill proficiency (expert preferred) with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)

Advanced project management skills with experience in managing and coordinating projects, policy analysis, and advocacy

Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills, and the ability to produce polished writing under a deadline

Excellent research and analysis skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including consistently communicating in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context

Demonstrated ability to reliably uphold scheduling commitments, including a good attendance record

Demonstrated ability to engage in community mobilization and education around public health issues

Ability to navigate challenges with creativity, flexibility, and resiliency

Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions and recommendations

Ability to make professional oral presentations in settings at the national, regional, and community levels, as well as in Tribal settings

Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner

Ability to travel very frequently (approximately 50% of the time)

Preferred

Juris Doctorate or Master's of Legal Studies in Federal Indian Law and/or related field

Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes

Direct experience working in federal Indian Health Policy advocacy

Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Veterans Affairs (VA)