Senior Policy Analyst

Petauri is hiring a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct healthcare policy research and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, particularly those affecting Medicaid and pharmaceuticals. The role translates complex policy issues into strategic insights and supports client strategies, briefings, and other deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, guidance, and other policy developments affecting Medicaid, prescription drugs, and the broader healthcare landscape
• Conduct research on Medicaid policy, pharmaceutical reimbursement and coverage, drug pricing, health equity, healthcare financing, and related policy issues
• Evaluate proposed and enacted legislation and regulations to identify potential implications for clients and their stakeholders
• Track emerging policy trends and synthesize information from government agencies, legislative bodies, regulatory authorities, industry sources, and other credible sources that inform client decision-making and strategic planning
• Develop concise, accurate analyses and written materials that translate complex policy developments into clear strategic implications
• Support the development of policy content, research, and materials for Advantage+ and other strategic initiatives
• Support the development and execution of health policy and government affairs strategies for clients across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors
• Prepare client presentations, briefing materials, policy briefs and alerts, issue summaries, talking points, and other strategic deliverables
• Identify policy opportunities, risks, and emerging issues relevant to client business and policy objectives
• Support project teams in preparing for client meetings, policy briefings, legislative and regulatory engagements, and other strategic activities
• Collaborate with colleagues across policy, strategy, communications, and other functional areas to deliver high-quality client solutions
• Develop and provide briefings and updates on critical policy issues for internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating complex information and responding to questions with credibility, professionalism, and subject matter expertise
• Maintain and develop additional knowledge of key federal and state health policy developments, including developments involving Congress, CMS, state Medicaid agencies, state legislatures, and other relevant agencies and policymakers
• Monitor regulatory and legislative activity and promptly communicate significant developments, emerging trends, risks, and opportunities to internal teams and clients
• Develop and maintain policy trackers, legislative summaries, regulatory analyses, and other research tools that support policy monitoring and strategic decision-making
• Conduct targeted research to answer time-sensitive client inquiries and support the development of strategic recommendations
• Manage multiple projects, research assignments, and competing priorities simultaneously while ensuring a high level of accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of work products
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative, solution-oriented culture
• Apply sound judgment in evaluating research methodologies, source credibility, analytical approaches, and prioritization of assignments
• Assume ownership of assigned projects and workstreams proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, products, and client service
• Demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills while adapting to evolving client needs, priorities, and deadlines

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Health Policy, Public Health, Political Science, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in health policy, healthcare consulting, government affairs, public policy, legislative/regulatory analysis, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system, including demonstrated experience in Medicaid policy, pharmaceutical policy, or federal and state health policy
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive research, analyze complex policy issues and synthesize information from multiple sources into clear and actionable insights
• Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess policy implications within complex information, identify emerging trends, and develop strategic recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished, client-ready work products
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively across cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• advanced degree