Project Manager Health Program NCSL Hybrid/Denver CO

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Posted: Jan. 3, 2023

| Application Deadline:

Jan. 10, 2023 11:59 p.m. MT

Title

Project Manager

Health Program

National Conference of State Legislatures

Hybrid/Denver

SALARY

: $7,074 p/month

About NCSL

Are you ready to join an organization with an extraordinary mission? The National Conference of State Legislatures offers careers where you can use your skills, knowledge, and experience to truly make a difference. NCSL’s mission is purposeful – strengthening the legislative institution. From informing effective policies and promoting communication among state legislatures, to ensure states have a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system, our team works in service of legislatures. And, with a commitment to constantly innovating all resources and services to meet the evolving needs of members, NCSL has earned the reputation as the nation’s most trusted bipartisan membership organization for legislators and legislative staff. Our success in serving NCSL members relies on our team of passionate, dedicated professionals who work diligently to strengthen the legislative institution. Join our team and contribute to this unique, essential mission. NCSL has a flexible remote work policy. Building and maintaining our organizational culture is critical and we do so by bringing staff together, in person, for four days each month. The remote work policy provides the freedom to work from anywhere with the requirement that staff come to the NCSL office once a month for team meetings and professional development.

About The Role

Health is a complex and costly policy area with tremendous implications for our daily lives and long-term success. Join NCSL’s Health Program to deepen your knowledge and experience in health policy while contributing to and leading a strong team and assisting state legislators and legislative staff nationwide. All of the Health Program’s work is nonpartisan and nonadvocacy. The Denver-based Health Program is a group of motivated, nonpartisan, fun and flexible individuals dedicated to tracking state policy developments, strengthening their expertise on evolving topics, and supporting state legislators and staff around complicated health policy topics.

We are seeking a project manager to oversee the access to care portfolio in NCSL’s health team. The project manager will lead project coordination and contribute to work on state-level policy topics including health workforce, telehealth, rural health, emergency medical services, health care facilities, Medicaid, social drivers of health, among others. If you have knowledge and experience in health policy, experience supervising people and projects, and excellent communication skills and initiative, consider applying for this opportunity.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the distinct project(s) and people within a larger portfolio or program. This position manages project activities and deadlines; plans, assigns, and reviews the work of others and manage one or more subordinate staff as well as primary relationships with funders This position maintains a high level of policy expertise while focusing on project and staff management. The Project Manager works closely with and under the supervision of an Associate Director.

What You'll Do

Manage the health care access portfolio of projects, people, and policy issues within a larger portfolio or program.

Proficient writing and presentation skills and the ability to clearly and credibly communicate information to a variety of audiences.

Aptitude at working both collaboratively with others and independently.

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with legislators, legislative staff, national experts, funders and others, under the guidance or mentorship of supervisor(s).

Ability to work in a politically neutral manner and maintain confidentiality when required.

Strong research and analysis skills, including accessing and assessing a variety of resources and research; synthesizing data and legislation; and analyzing and summarizing policy options and legislative activities.

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under the guidance of supervisor(s). Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt to changes in workload.

Proficient knowledge of state legislative and political processes and the separation of power between the branches of government.

Supervises 1-3 staff members and oversees the daily work of other project staff, monitoring the work for quality, timeliness, and adherence to member needs and expectations and contract, grant or other project specifications. Assists in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff.

Monitors staff performance, provides constructive and timely feedback and employee evaluations and recommends personnel actions to high-level managers.

Ability to travel by air up to 8 times per year, with most trips being 1-3 nights, as well as work extended hours, possibly evenings and weekends, usually associated with events/travel.

Performs other responsibilities as needed.

Work Environment

This position is mostly performed in an office environment, on or off-site, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Employees routinely use standard office equipment such as laptops, printers, scanners, copy machines, and smartphones. Occasional travel by airplane, including overnights and weekends, is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications for Success

Bachelor's degree plus six years of work experience with state legislatures, government, public policy or other relevant field.

Subject-specific expertise and proven leadership in health care access policy. State level policy experience/expertise preferred.

Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills and the ability to clearly and credibly communicate information to a variety of audiences.

Strong people and relationship-building skills, ability to function as both a member and leader of a small team and the ability to develop strong relationships with teammates.

Excellent ability to build and maintain relationships with legislators, legislative staff, funders, an established national network of professional contacts, and others.

Ability to work in a politically neutral manner and maintain confidentiality when required.

Competence in a wide range of policy and legislative analysis skills, including experience translating and analyzing complex data, writing publications, and presenting findings.

Demonstrated skill and competence in project management, including organizing project work; managing deadlines; and assigning, overseeing, and/or completing project tasks. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan meetings and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong knowledge of state legislative and political processes and the separation of powers between the branches of government.

At least two years of experience supervising or managing others. Skill and competence in the basic supervision skills of planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work.

Critically reviews one's own work, as well as the work of others, and independently initiates improvements or refinements.

Ability to travel by air up to 10 times per year, with most trips being 1-3 nights, as well as work extended hours, possibly evenings and weekends, usually associated with events/travel.

Your Benefits At A Glance

NCSL has a flexible remote work policy. Building and maintaining our organizational culture is critical and we do so by bringing staff together, in person, for four days each month. The remote work policy provides the freedom to work from anywhere with the requirement that staff comes to the NCSL office once a month for team meetings and professional development. We are committed to offering a full range of other benefits for you and your eligible family members, including domestic partners.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Our outstanding benefits include low-cost health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(a)-retirement plan with 10% contribution after 6 months and full vesting, life & disability insurance, 3-weeks paid vacation with 5 years of paid full-time work experience, generous time off plans and paid family leave, floating holidays, identity theft protection, employee assistance programs, pet insurance, paid time off the volunteer, and more! Relocation assistance is provided for out-of-state candidates.

How To Join Our Team

If you are a purpose-driven, dedicated professional looking to give as much as you get – submit

your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM MT, Jan. 10, 2023. Learn more about working with NCSL by visiting our careers page: https://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/ncsl-careers.aspx

. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

NCSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse, dynamic team and inclusive workplace. NCSL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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