Finance Policy Analyst
Job ID: 7530630
Position Title: Finance Policy Analyst
Sector: Public Policy - General
Company Name: California Association of Public Hospitals & Health Systems
Field of Interest: Health
Location(s): Oakland, California, 94607, United States
Posted: January 7, 2011
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Degree Desired: Master's: MPA, MPP, MPM, etc.
Contact Person: Mari Cantwell
Email Address: mcantwell@caph.org
Phone: 510-874-7107
Fax: 510-874-7111
Job Description
The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) is seeking an exceptional individual for the position of Finance Policy Analyst. CAPH is a non-profit trade association located in Oakland that represents 19 public hospital systems across California. CAPH provides legislative advocacy and leadership, strategy development, and policy analysis related to the health care safety net and increasing access to health care for all Californians, with a special emphasis on coverage expansion, delivery system reform, and hospital financing.
An advanced degree in public policy, finance, health care administration, or closely related field is preferred; individuals with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
The individual we are seeking possesses the following skills and qualities:
* Strong quantitative analysis abilities, including financial and statistical modeling.
* Expertise in the use of Excel; experience with statistical software packages is a plus but not required.
* Health policy and/or finance experience preferred.
* Ability to conceptualize, structure, and conduct quantitative and policy analysis.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively in a small, hardworking office environment.
* Knowledge of hospital finance and Medi-Cal or other federal/state/local funding of care for the low-income populations is preferred but not required
This position supports the work of CAPH in sustaining the state's public hospital safety net that serves 2.5 million Californians. The position will encompass the following responsibilities, which may expand and evolve depending on the individual's experience and expertise.
* Under the direction of the Vice President, Finance Policy, assist in monitoring and evaluating multi-billion dollar safety net hospital payments and programs.
* Assist in CAPH's policy and finance work on the implementation of health care reform in California, particularly in the areas of health care financing for low-income individuals and the impact of health care reform on public hospitals.
* Develop expertise in relevant data sets, including hospital finance data and cost reports.
* Develop expertise in the financing of care to low-income populations in California.
* Assist in developing and conducting financial data analysis to inform CAPH's policy agenda.
* Assist in identifying the impact of health care funding proposals to CAPH member hospitals and health systems.
* Track and analyze the impact of legislation and regulations relevant to CAPH concerns.
* Assist in developing proposals to preserve and enhance health care safety net funding.
* Respond to CAPH member hospital needs related to finance and safety net funding issues.
The position will report to the Vice President, Finance Policy. The position may require some travel to CAPH member counties and to Sacramento.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants should send all of the following by mail or email. Only applications including all requested items will be considered:
* Resume;
* Cover letter;
* Salary Requirement;
* References (minimum of 3)
Above materials should be sent to:
Mari Cantwell
Vice President, Finance Policy
CAPH
70 Washington St., Suite 215
Oakland, CA 94607
mcantwell@caph.org
CAPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to racial, cultural and ethnic diversity. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Mari Cantwell
Email Address: mcantwell@caph.org
Phone: 510-874-7107
Fax: 510-874-7111
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=631&job=7530630
UIC CUPPA Careers Blog
Welcome to CUPPA Careers!
The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.
In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu