Senior Analyst, Health Economics and Finance, and Continuing Care

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Health Economics and Finance, and Continuing Care, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on various health care trends and policy issues to support GNYHA’s advocacy on behalf of member hospitals and nursing homes. GNYHA is a strong advocate and is committed to rigorous analysis in developing our positions on federal, state, and local policy issues.

The individual will work with colleagues across GNYHA to support emerging health care issues by analyzing publicly available data, such as hospital and nursing home cost reports, financial statements, insurance coverage and enrollment trends, and original data collection from GNYHA members. GNYHA uses data analyses to shape and support our policy positions on developing issues and to create member-facing resources.

This role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills with the desire to constantly learn new contexts, tools, and methods.  

Responsibilities:

• Analyze proposed Medicare and Medicaid payment policies’ impacts and build/maintain tools to help GNYHA members understand these impacts

• Monitor and evaluate Medicare and Medicaid nursing home quality reporting and performance requirements

• Analyze Medicaid rate methodologies/changes for hospitals and nursing homes

• Evaluate and summarize Medicaid Managed Care plan data, including enrollment and financial trends

• Produce ad-hoc analyses to support member-specific payment or program proposals to the State or Federal governments

• Develop member communications summarizing policy changes

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, public health, public administration, or a related field

• Prior work experience in a relevant field, performing quantitative analysis using Excel, statistical software, or similar tools

• Willingness to learn new contexts, tools, and methods to source and interpret data, conduct analyses, and report findings

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics and summarize findings for different audiences

• Ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues and remain adaptable to a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare, policy, and/or hospital finance

• Knowledge of the policymaking process at the Federal or State level

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining exact compensation, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, skills, budget, and internal equity).

Benefits and Perks: Comprehensive benefits package and perks including, but not limited to:

• Defined contribution 401(k) plan with nonelective employer contributions and employer match of employee’s elective contributions

• Paid parental leave

• Health/vision insurance, including options with employer-subsidized health savings account

• Generous paid time off that increases over time and holidays including one annual floating holiday

• Dental insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Health advocacy and employee assistance program

• Fully sponsored membership in healthcare professional society

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Employee discount programs

• Commuter benefits program

• Casual dress code

Work Schedule: A hybrid model with the expectation to work physically in our office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as mandatory in-office days with a fourth in-office day at your discretion, in coordination with your supervisor and in accordance with the business needs of your department. This schedule may be subject to change in GNYHA’s sole discretion. This is a full-time position.

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter with their application. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact GNYHA’s Recruitment team at recruiting@gnyha.org.