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National Health Law Program · 3 weeks ago

Special Project Attorney - Medicaid Access Strategy Hub

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) is dedicated to protecting and advancing the health rights of low-income and underserved individuals. The Special Project Attorney will help develop and operate NHeLP’s Medicaid Access Strategy Hub, focusing on advocacy, policy monitoring, and providing technical assistance to state advocates.

AssociationHealth CareLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Review all information posted on the Hub, identify patterns of concerns and offer suggestions, as appropriate, on how to alleviate the issues

Identify content for and draft weekly newsletters

Develop publications for the Hub that may include fact sheets, tip sheets, issue briefs, and posts

Aggregate and analyze information to assimilate information and identify policy solutions

Coordinate with national partners who provide support to the Hub

Provide technical assistance and education requested by advocates, administrative agencies, policymakers, and other individuals; and

Conduct trainings and presentations

Research federal and state Medicaid laws, administrative guidance, and case law

Analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, and other policies as they impact implementation of the reconciliation law

Track legislative and administrative developments relevant to implementation of the reconciliation law

Develop publications including fact sheets, issue briefs, blog posts, memoranda, comments, and correspondence concerning legal and policy developments, legislation, and regulations concerning Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, civil rights laws, and other issues in NHeLP's priority areas

Write grant reports on work and document timekeeping

Participate in internal meetings and working groups

Collaborate with development, communication, and operations teams to accomplish the organization's strategic priorities

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Medicaid knowledgeAffordable Care Act knowledgeLegal research skillsAnalytical skillsIndependenceRacial inequityOnline forum familiarityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsInitiativeCreativity

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree

8 years of legal or policy experience

Strong interest in administrative, public benefits, and civil rights law

Commitment to the representation of low-income and underserved populations

Knowledge of health law, regulatory and administrative advocacy, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act

Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Possess a high level of independence and initiative, good judgment, excellent speaking and writing skills, the ability to produce the highest caliber work, creativity, and an ability to model working with others towards common goals

Ability to think creatively, and to work both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and in movement-building, and have an ability to effectively manage across difference

Familiarity with online forums and how to engage people in a meaningful and constructive manner

Commitment to NHeLP's mission and values

Preferred

Direct service experience

Knowledge of OBBBA

Federal legislative or health care agency (HHS, CMS, etc.) experience

Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key equity concepts into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects