Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
Proficiency in developing and maintaining Excel-based models;
Strong oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex material clearly and concisely to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and other interested parties;
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to complete projects under tight deadlines;
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
Ability to learn new programmatic concepts quickly and with limited supervision; and
Desire to contribute to policy analysis in a nonpartisan setting.
The following are desirable but not required:
Knowledge of the Medicaid and CHIP programs;
Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder policy;
Knowledge of health care financing, other federal health care programs, or federal assistance programs;
Knowledge of federal budgetary, legislative, and regulatory processes;
Experience with data analysis software, such as Python, R, SAS, or Stata; and
Experience using survey data or other large data sets to analyze health policy.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above