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SENIOR POLICY ANALYST
Job Title: SENIOR POLICY ANALYST
Job Code: 1613
FLSA: E
Job Level: 68
Revised Date: 03/01/2022
Job Family: JF 05
Occupational Summary
This position manages and performs a variety of complex activities in research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data within the scope of research and policy projects at Duke University. Primary responsibilities include conducting health policy-focused research and analysis (including literature reviews), extensive writing for a range of deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, peer-reviewed publications), and managing completion of project team activities and deliverables. Project activities may include management and/or coordination of Center events and public or private stakeholder convenings that require considerable skill in external communication.
Work Performed
Manage and perform a variety of complex individual activities in research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data within the scope of research projects at Duke University, focused on an area(s) of specialization and expertise in health policy. Contribute to one large or multiple smaller projects under the limited guidance of a principal investigator and/or senior researcher. Areas of relevance in the health policy domain may include but are not limited to: biomedical innovation, medical product development, real-world data and evidence, regulatory science, medical device and pharmaceutical policy, healthcare delivery and payment reform, health equity, global health, health systems transformation, and the intersection of scientific and regulatory advancement with broader US health policy reforms.
Collaborate with principal investigators and/or senior researchers to conduct health policy-focused research and analysis (including literature reviews), perform extensive writing for a range of deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, public reports and recommendations, peer-reviewed journal articles), and manage completion of project team activities and deliverables.
Identify and evaluate potential sources of qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and information as appropriate for addressing project questions and objectives. Make recommendations for use. Evaluate and interpret data collected from diverse sources. Synthesize and translate complex information from a wide range of inputs into clear and accessible written material for a range of audiences. Prepare oral and/or written reports and analyses to present findings, establish progress, analyze trends, and provide recommendations and/or conclusions.
Produce high-quality written work products and deliverables.
Develop and begin to demonstrate technical leadership in specialized content areas relevant to the position. Develop specialized insights and familiarity with relevant federal, state, and international governmental agencies; healthcare system, industry, nonprofit, or other groups; and/or disease and patient advocacy groups.
Assist in the identification of content experts and stakeholder groups to engage in projects and events through independent research, phone interviews, and correspondence.
Monitor developments in relevant content areas by attending meetings and engaging in ongoing review of relevant sources (e.g., news, legislation, policy statements, etc); prepare internal briefing materials on assigned topic areas. Independently notify colleagues of policy changes and provide in-depth analysis of impacts to the health care system and/or health policy landscape to inform implications for current projects and/or future research direction.
Support principal investigators and senior researchers in developing draft presentations, speaking points, and policy briefs.
Manage the completion of well-defined projects with limited guidance from principal investigators or senior researchers, including engaging with external partners in content matters. Execute assigned elements of complex plans and projects with limited guidance.
Manage and/or coordinate Duke-Margolis events and public or private convenings (e.g., workshops, roundtables, seminars, other varied stakeholder meetings) in collaboration with principal investigators and/or senior researchers. Contribute to content development through topic-focused policy research, preparatory analysis, and writing to craft clear and concise materials for stakeholder and expert review and response. Manage event execution.
Maintain liaison and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, industry representatives, and policy professionals as applicable to support project execution, data collection, and/or dissemination of findings.
Suggest project ideas, innovations, and workflow improvements. Contribute to strong and supportive working relationships across the project team(s) and Center.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position (e.g., policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, law, or field directly related to the position). Master's degree preferred.
Experience
Work requires four years of experience in policy/research/data analysis or related position.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Skills
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
