Senior Healthcare Policy Analyst

Company Description

Formed in 1995, Kennell and Associates, Inc. is a health policy research and consulting firm that focuses on healthcare finance policy and analysis.  Based in the Washington, DC Metro Area, much of the company’s work deals with the Military Health System (MHS) and other healthcare clients such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Kennell and Associates helps clients:

• Analyze the economic, budgeting, and financial impacts of changes in healthcare programs and reimbursements methods.
• Understand the factors affecting cost and access to healthcare.
• Develop management tools and data systems to track program effectiveness.
• Identify the most effective ways to organize, manage, finance and deliver high-quality healthcare.
• Evaluate programs to enhance the delivery of healthcare services.
• Analyze, develop, and maintain provider reimbursement systems.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will research and analyze the economic, budgeting, and financial impacts of issues associated with changes in the government's health care programs, delivery mechanisms and reimbursement methods within the Military Health System (MHS) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This work will include review of the government’s requirements, review and analysis of pertinent data, constructing cost-estimate models, and dissemination of results to clients. Familiarity with either the MHS or VHA is strongly preferred; familiarity with health insurer operations is also valuable. Excellent written communication skills are essential.

Desired Skills and Expertise

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Public Health, Public Policy, or a related field. Experience working with spreadsheets is required and experience with database software (e.g. SAS) is desirable. Strong technical skills, excellent written communication skills, and a positive team attitude are required.  An ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience. United States Citizenship is also required.