Junior Health Policy and Operations Analyst

Duty First Consulting - Vienna, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Vienna, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior Health Policy and Operations Analyst role at DFC is an entry-level position focused on supporting federal healthcare consulting projects. The analyst will work within a project team to implement complex federal health policies and improve functional designs. This position is ideal for individuals eager to learn about federal healthcare and tax policy while contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of complex federal health policy and functional design improvements.
• Review federal policy, standards, and legislation to understand requirements for coverage and financial assistance on the Marketplace.
• Translate complex concepts and policy into plain-language technical assistance and business operation documentation for stakeholders.
• Conduct end-user testing of websites used for consumer enrollment and eligibility determinations, including test case scenario development.
• Create agendas and timelines and take detailed meeting notes that document action items.
• Support continuous process improvement efforts across the program to enhance efficiency.
• Engage and communicate with external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Draft briefings, reports, and other deliverables.
• Conduct quality assurance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3 years or less of professional working experience (including internships).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with a team throughout the system development life cycle.
• Ability to produce consistent, insightful, high-quality work against tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate insights and recommendations in oral presentations or written documents.
• Self-directed with the ability to work on tasks requiring analysis, writing, and planning activities with limited guidance.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with federal government projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Opportunity for personal and professional growth in consulting.
• Work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.