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Program Associate, Association for Community Affiliated Plans

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Location: *Not in North Carolina
Position Type: Full-time
Closing Date: February 27, 2021

POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Associate provides policy and research support on projects related to Medicare and Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports plans, Medicaid, CHIP, and Marketplace Qualified Health Plans, and quality and operational issues for not-for-profit, community-based health plans. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading organization committed to increasing access to quality health coverage and services for people with low incomes. It requires excellent verbal, organizational, written, quantitative and interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform independently in a fast-paced environment under general supervision. The successful candidate must be able to customarily and regularly exercise judgment and discretion. The start date for this position is ideally Spring 2021. This position is based in Washington, DC.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Program Associate will include:
• Undertaking research that will be used to develop reports to advance policy priorities and operational support for member plans
• Conducting quantitative analysis of Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Marketplace Qualified Health Plan data sources, including presentation of findings in a variety of formats
• Overseeing intern projects (includes supporting intern search process)
• Leading planning efforts of ACAP-sponsored conferences and provide on-site conference management
• Writing meeting minutes for various committee calls, roundtables, and other events
• Supporting other staff with updating and managing the web site
• Supporting the CEO and Vice Presidents in research and policy development, presentations, filing, meeting minutes, etc.
• Researching issues of interest to safety net health plans
• Responding to member inquiries and addressing member concerns
• Providing roundtable and webinar support
• Maintaining a procedure manual for all position-related duties
• Communicating effectively and on a frequent basis with colleagues and members
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Competitive candidates must possess a college degree and ideally have completed health-related course work. The ideal candidate will have some background in statistics or experience with quantitative analysis, and a strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare or the Affordable Care Act and prior work or internships in associations or health policy organizations is a plus. Strong writing, interpersonal, and communications skills a must.

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, professional demeanor, accountability, and ownership.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
ACAP is a national organization of 78 Medicaid focused, not-for-profit managed care plans serving over 20 million people. Our mission is to strengthen not-for-profit Safety Net Health Plans in their work to improve the health and well-being of lower-income people and/or people with significant health needs.

SALARY AND COMPENSATION
The salary range is commensurate with work experience and educational level. A competitive benefit package is offered.

Reports To: Vice President for Medicare and MLTSS
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision Date: January 2021
Location: The position is located in Washington, DC with occasional travel required.