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Job Title: Project Delivery Manager (Ophthalmology) - OptymEdge

Location: Remote in US, Canada & UK

OptymEdge, (part of the Emmes Group), develops proven solutions for training and certification of Visual Function Examiners and Visual Acuity Rooms. OptymEdge partners with study teams to provide visual function certification that ensures a high level of quality and consistency for ophthalmic clinical trial data.

OptymEdge is the largest and longest-standing certification organization in the industry. We pioneered visual acuity certification from conception. Our services have grown to be synonymous with providing the highest level of quality and standardization of clinical trial data.

• Over 2,500 sites certified worldwide, since 1995

• Phase I through post-marketing experience across anterior segment and retina trials

• Clinical Ophthalmology, Optometry, and clinical trial expertise

Primary Purpose

The Project Delivery Manager (PDM) is critical to the successful conduct of ophthalmic certifications in Biopharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials, as a matrix leader of a vendor project team. The OCPM will be client-facing and serve as the internal lead of the project through the life cycle of the study, ensuring effective project delivery in agreement with contracted project timeline and budget. The PDM directs project delivery by driving team and financial efficiency, work product quality, and is responsible for client satisfaction through strong relationship management.

* Serves as the primary point of contact for biopharma clients and demonstrates proficiency in knowledge and understanding of client needs.
* Ensures that deliverables for the assigned projects are completed according to the contract budget, schedule, and quality standards. Projects will be effectively managed in all areas of performance.
* Develops successful working relationships with clients, executive management, and project staff and collaborates to manage project issues, proactively identify and mitigate risks and drive milestone achievement.
* Tracks project deliverables against contract. Proactively prepares/presents study metrics to maintain transparency for internal/external stakeholders. Monitors trends and drives changes to the plan as needed; identifies risks to delivery and agrees to mitigation plans with the project team to be presented to the client.
* Ensures adherence to quality control expectations and milestone timelines for delivery of contractually required reports and deliverables.
* Identifies and manages changes to scope and requests for out-of-scope activities. Collaborates with Business Development, Contracts Department, and executive management to ensure timel y execution of contract amendments/change orders. Prospectively manages client expectations.
* Identifies and documents lessons learned from study successes and challenges to promote development of best practices.
* Models and propagates Emmes' commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of our deliverables, utilizing a solution-based, science-driven, value-added approach in collaborating with clients.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

* Experienced in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
* Minimum 2 years demonstrating related experience.

* Experience with MS Office Suite.
* Time management and decision-making skills.
* Attention to detail and the ability to address several assignments simultaneously.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Some knowledge of clinical trials in ophthalmology preferred.

* Occasional travel may be required on an ad hoc basis

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

CONNECT WITH US!

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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Senior Policy Advisor for Health

State of New York – Executive Chamber

Salary Range $115,000-$130,000

Location: Albany, NY or New York, NY

The Senior Policy Advisor will report to the Deputy Secretary for Health and partner closely with the Assistant Secretaries for Health to oversee the Governor’s Health agenda, including all components of operations and policy management within the Health portfolio. Additionally, the Senior Policy Advisor will work with senior leadership and staff members within the Executive Chamber as well as the Department of Health (DOH), Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG), and State Office for the Aging (SOFA) in service of setting and implementing the Governor’s Health agenda.

Job Description:

• Partners with the Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretaries to conduct oversight of State agencies within the designated program area (Health). Serves as a cornerstone of the Health portfolio, partnering with the agency, Division of Budget, Executive Chamber Counsel, and other members of the Health portfolio to help set and implement the Governor’s Health agenda.
• Policy making: Owns discrete policy areas agreed upon in collaboration with the Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretaries for Health, including:
• Identifying areas of greatest need/opportunity through research and analysis (literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, review of current legislation, etc.)
• Developing specific proposals to address areas of need (e.g., reviewing best practices from other States, partnering with experts within State agencies) for consideration during annual State of the State and budget-making processes
• Ensuring policy initiatives proposed by State agencies and other Executive Chamber teams remain coordinated and consistent with overall Health agenda
• Developing perspective and advising Governor on whether to sign/veto legislative bills passed during annual legislative session
• Implementation and agency oversight: Partners closely with relevant State agencies to ensure effective implementation of Governor’s agenda, including:
• Monitoring agency progress in implementing key priorities, including intervening as necessary to ensure adequate direction, resources, and support to achieve objectives
• Leading implementation for select priority initiatives
• Managing certain aspects of day-to-day agency oversight (e.g., reviewing and approving budget requests, reports for external release)
• Ensuring Deputy Secretary and other Executive Chamber leadership are kept abreast of agency operations
• Providing input, as needed, on day-to-day agency operations (e.g., review of agency-proposed regulations)
• Communications and stakeholder management: Takes steps to gather input on and build support for Governor’s agenda, including:
• Meeting with key advocates and stakeholders within and outside of NYS to gather input on and build support for agenda
• Partnering with agency and Executive Chamber communications teams to provide input on overall communications strategy, including press, events, etc.
• In support of the above activities, is expected to have exemplary skills and demonstrated experience in the following:
• Conducting policy research (including literature reviews, expert and stakeholder interviews, data analysis) and generating innovative and effective recommendations
• Preparing clear and concise briefing materials, and providing verbal briefings
• Effectively managing projects, including meeting facilitation, project tracking, stakeholder management, proactive risk identification
• Working effectively as part of a team, including giving and receiving professional development feedback and supporting discussion of and implementation of effective team norms and culture

Potential Areas of Focus:

• The Senior Policy Advisor will partner with the Assistant Secretaries for Health to support day-to-day management of a subcomponent of the Health portfolio. The Senior Policy Advisor will be assigned discrete policy areas and operational topics to oversee, and is expected to serve as the ‘first line of defense’ responsible for these areas. The Senior Policy Advisor will be expected to partner closely with the Assistant Secretaries for Health in these areas, working to keep the Deputy Secretary apprised of day-to-day activities and providing the Deputy Secretary with recommendations on all critical decisions needed
• The Senior Policy Advisor’s areas of focus are flexible depending on candidate qualifications, but may include the healthcare delivery system, healthcare innovation, public healthcare insurance and coverage, long-term care, and/or public health.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of full-time, professional experience with a focus on public administration, public policy, health policy, or related topics. A Master’s degree in a related field or Juris Doctor may substitute for one year of this experience. A strong interest and knowledge of health policy is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills:

• Track record of strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication, research, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage complexity, arrive at the appropriate solutions and insights and synthesize key findings in a rapid fashion
• Commitment to public service and health policy
• Broad experience in housing policy development and operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

NYS Executive Chamber is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to consider reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process. Please send your request to

Position Title: Director of Legislative Policy Strategy

Location: Remote, US

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Role Overview:

The Director of Legislative Policy Strategy is responsible for coordinating and executing Applied Digital’s legislative and public policy strategy across national, state, and local levels. This role serves as the central point of integration between internal stakeholders, external lobbying partners, and policymakers to ensure Applied Digital’s interests are consistently and effectively represented throughout the policy lifecycle.

The Director will focus on policy areas impacting data centers, digital infrastructure, energy, and emerging technologies, with particular emphasis on early-stage policy engagement. This includes leading Applied Digital’s response to Federal Requests for Information (RFIs) and similar inquiries to help shape future legislative and regulatory outcomes before formal proposals are introduced.

Key Responsibilities:

Legislative & Public Policy Strategy Coordination

• Develop and manage a coordinated legislative and public policy strategy spanning federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of policy positions across all levels of government while accounting for jurisdiction-specific considerations.
• Identify legislative and regulatory risks and opportunities and advise executive leadership on strategic response and engagement.

Federal Policy Engagement & Early Influence

• Lead Applied Digital’s responses to Federal RFIs, Notices of Inquiry (NOIs), and other early-stage policy requests issued by federal agencies or legislative bodies.
• Coordinate internal subject matter experts to develop thoughtful, data-driven responses that support Applied Digital’s long-term policy objectives.
• Track federal policy development pipelines to identify opportunities for early engagement prior to formal rulemaking or legislation.

State & Local Policy Execution

• Monitor and influence state and local legislative and regulatory activity affecting Applied Digital’s development, operations, energy strategy, and infrastructure planning.
• Support site development and operations teams by addressing zoning, land use, permitting, utility regulation, and local incentive-related policy issues.
• Align state and local policy efforts with broader national strategy to support scalable and repeatable development models.

External Advocacy & Lobbyist Management

• Serve as the primary internal liaison to Applied Digital’s external lobbying firms and policy advisors.
• Provide strategic direction, priorities, and messaging to lobbying teams to support effective advocacy efforts.
• Coordinate advocacy campaigns, legislative outreach, and policy initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Industry & Coalition Engagement

• Represent Applied Digital in industry associations, trade groups, and policy coalitions at the national, regional, and state levels.
• Collaborate with peer organizations to advance shared policy objectives related to digital infrastructure, energy, and technology.
• Monitor industry policy trends and competitor positions to inform advocacy strategy.

Internal Advisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, legal, development, energy, sustainability, operations, and communications teams.
• Translate complex policy developments into clear business implications and recommended actions.
• Ensure policy strategy is aligned with Applied Digital’s growth plans, development timelines, and operational priorities.

Policy Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting

• Track legislative sessions, regulatory proceedings, and policy initiatives across relevant jurisdictions.
• Prepare policy briefs, position papers, talking points, and executive summaries for internal and external use.
• Provide regular reporting on advocacy activities, policy developments, and potential impacts to Applied Digital’s business.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of experience in legislative affairs, public policy, government relations, or regulatory strategy.
• Demonstrated experience engaging across federal, state, and local policy environments.
• Experience coordinating with external lobbying firms or policy consultants.
• Strong understanding of policy issues impacting data centers, digital infrastructure, energy-intensive operations, utilities, or technology-driven industries.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree such as JD, MPP, MPA, or similar.
• Experience supporting infrastructure-heavy, energy-intensive, or highly regulated industries.
• Prior experience responding to Federal RFIs, NOIs, or regulatory consultations.
• Familiarity with economic development incentives, infrastructure funding, and state and local tax policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate complex policy efforts across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills
• Ability to influence outcomes through early engagement and well-developed policy positions
• High level of judgment, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving policy environment

Physical Requirements:

Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Working Conditions by Location:

Remote: The Company agrees that Employee may work from home provided employee is in good standing, has a continuous secured internet connection, necessary equipment, and is accessible by MS Teams, phone, fax, and email during business hours. (See Telework policy.)

Office Environment: Business office hours, with work hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Some overtime may be required to accomplish timely work demands and meet the company’s professional commitments. Overtime hours worked are paid to nonexempt employees at one and a half times their hourly pay rate.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Open date: December 15, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to work as lecturers, teaching courses in a School that confers professional graduate degrees (MPP, MPA, and MDP) and the PhD degree in Public Policy.

The courses may encompass both core curriculum (Economics, Quantitative Methods, Law & Public Policy, Introduction to Policy Analysis, Advanced Policy Analysis, and Politics & Public Policy); as well as its breadth curriculum (policy applications in specific disciplines and/or specializations, as noted below in Preferred Qualifications). Lecturers may be hired to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, should an opening arise. Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists.

The pool will remain open for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the school.

Teaching Responsibilities: Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses, typically one course per semester.

General Duties: In addition to teaching, duties may include creating a course syllabus for enrolled students; creating midterm examination materials; creating final examinations as necessary; creating problem sets (as appropriate); creating writing assignments; supervising academic student employees (readers, tutors, teaching assistants); holding office hours; assigning grades; preparing course materials; and advising and mentoring graduate or undergraduate students on independent research projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

School: programs/course-information

The minimum basic qualifications required to be considered an applicant for this position are: A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application.

Five years of experience in industry or a research institute, or advanced degree is required by the start of the appointment.

The Goldman School of Public Policy is interdisciplinary in its core and breadth curriculum, and the successful applicant should have a focus on the policy implications for their disciplinary subject matter.

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

We're looking for an experienced and thoughtful Lead Ads Policy Manager to join our Content Product policy team. Our policy team keeps Pinterest a safe, positive and welcoming environment for our 450+ million global users by developing industry-leading content policies. You'll develop policies on generative AI, advise on new product risk, autonomously lead complex projects, and set the strategy for the AI policy function. You'll ensure our product policies are enforceable at scale and build a strong relationship with product teams. You'll seek out feedback from internal stakeholders and external experts and collaborate with our Product, Engineering, Legal, Public Policy, and Communications teams. This role will sometimes involve reviewing graphic and disturbing content and discussing difficult subjects.

What you'll do:

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• Collaborate with your Policy teammates, cross-functional partners, executives and outside experts to craft industry-leading generative AI policies to protect Pinners and keep Pinterest safe and inspiring.
  
• Partner with Trust & Safety, Product, and Engineering teams to embed AI safety best practices in product launches and scale AI policy enforcement globally.
  
• Anticipate opportunities and advise on risks of new generative AI policies to help keep Pinterest ahead of the next challenge
  
• Drive regulatory and compliance efforts for content policy matters
  
• Partner with the leadership team to set strategy for product policies, including how to prioritize among competing demands for our time and expertise, and mentor others
  
• Continuously evaluate and iterate on our policy approaches
  
• Evaluate high-profile escalations
  
• Facilitate and productively engage in complex policy discussions, including respectfully challenging team members and xfn partners, using contrarian techniques to strengthen policy analysis, and incorporating new and diverse viewpoints
  

What we're looking for:

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• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public policy, research or equivalent experience.
  
• Substantial experience with AI policy, generative AI systems, trust and safety operations, or policy development for AI-driven products, including drafting guidance for a global audience and managing escalations.
  
• Strong understanding of global online safety trends, generative AI and LLMs ; can identify and mitigate policy risk areas
  
• Experience developing and scaling AI policy and enforcement at a global level.
  
• An autonomous leader with strong writing skills and great verbal communication
  
• A skilled relationship builder who maintains collaborative partnerships within your team, across the company, and with outside audiences. Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams including Operations, Product, Legal, Public Policy and Comms
  
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects
  
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills: you can assess numerous inputs, weigh tradeoffs, manage ambiguity, and make difficult decisions
  
• A thoughtful leader with a demonstrated experience leading complex projects and mentoring others
  

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

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• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times a quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Interested applicants must send a resume and a cover letter via email to to be considered.

ABOUT CAPH/SNI

The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) represents the state’s 17 public health care systems, forming the core of California’s health care safety net. CAPH advances policies that strengthen its members’ ability to provide high-quality, culturally responsive care for all Californians and to train the next generation of health care professionals.

The California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI), CAPH’s 501(c)(3) affiliate, supports this mission through programs that improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Together, CAPH and SNI function as a matrix organization, working side by side to achieve shared goals for California’s public health care systems and the communities they serve.

The ideal candidate understands and embraces CAPH/SNI values—dedication to the mission of ensuring equal access to high quality health care for all; collaboration with shared accountability; and excellence, as well a genuine interest in health care and desire to learn more to effectively support policy efforts. CAPH/SNI are committed to advancing equity and are deeply committed to racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Qualified applicants of all races, people with all abilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CAPH/SNI operates in a hybrid work environment, with two required in-person days (Monday and Wednesday) at the office in Oakland, CA for those living 40 miles or less from the office; one required in-person day (Monday) for the other group. The remaining days are conducted remotely.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Associate Director will analyze and/or develop a set of policy and legislative initiatives, either individually or as part of a team, that strengthen the ability of public hospitals to meet their long and short-term goals. A successful Associate Director of Policy will be proactive and curious and, over time, come to deeply understand CAPH’s strategies, goals, and interdependencies to effectively and efficiently develop policies and positioning and advance CAPH’s priorities. This position is classified as exempt.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

Under general supervision from the Director of Policy and following agreed-upon policy objectives and plans, the Associate Director of Policy is responsible for developing a variety of policy positions related to public health care systems. He/She/They will work in close partnership with the CAPH government relations team, CAPH members, and external partners to effectively support public health care system goals and strategies. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead work on a portfolio of state and federal policy issues on behalf of CAPH and its members. This may include analysis, the development of recommendations, and engaging with state and federal departments and external stakeholders to advance this work.
• Lead and/or participate in issue-specific teams to advance policy work, collaborate with colleagues, and provide input, analysis, and expertise on assigned issue areas.
• Represent CAPH at stakeholder forums, informational and legislative briefings, and other external convenings. Establish and maintain effective relationships with administrative and legislative staff and stakeholders with interests/ties to relevant policies.
• Inform members and CAPH’s Board of Directors on key policy developments through presentations, memos, and other written updates. Facilitate dialogue/feedback with members on policy issues, building consensus when needed.
• Acquire and maintain proficiency in knowledge of public health care system financing, operations, and care delivery and actively apply this knowledge to inform policy work.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in public policy, public health, public administration or closely related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of health policy experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid/Medi-Cal required.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships in a variety of policy and advocacy settings.
• Experience analyzing policies, developing strategies to support, oppose or advance changes, and advancing those strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a small, team-based environment.

The starting salary range for this position is $115,000-$135,000. CAPH offers an extremely competitive benefits package.

Interested applicants must send a resume and a cover letter via email to to be considered. 

ABOUT CAPH/SNI

The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) represents the state’s 17 public health care systems, forming the core of California’s health care safety net. CAPH advances policies that strengthen its members’ ability to provide high-quality, culturally responsive care for all Californians and to train the next generation of health care professionals.

The California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI), CAPH’s 501(c)(3) affiliate, supports this mission through programs that improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Together, CAPH and SNI function as a matrix organization, working side by side to achieve shared goals for California’s public health care systems and the communities they serve.

The ideal candidate understands and embraces CAPH/SNI values—dedication to the mission of ensuring equal access to high quality health care for all; collaboration with shared accountability; and excellence, as well a genuine interest in health care and desire to learn more to effectively support policy efforts. CAPH/SNI are committed to advancing equity and are deeply committed to racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Qualified applicants of all races, people with all abilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CAPH/SNI operates in a hybrid work environment, with two required in-person days (Monday and Wednesday) at the office in Oakland, CA for those living 40 miles or less from the office; one required in-person day (Monday) for the other group. The remaining days are conducted remotely.

SUMMARY

Directly reporting to the Vice President of Finance, General Counsel, this position is responsible for analyzing, supporting and developing financial, policy and operational initiatives that strengthen the ability of public hospital systems to meet their long and short-term goals. This position is responsible for participating on and/or leading project teams and certain policy areas under the direction of the Vice President of Finance, General Counsel; communicating the results and implications of financial data analyses to staff, stakeholders, and members; and building external relationships with member leadership, California state administration and other stakeholders. It is essential that this position seek to understand CAPH’s strategies, goals, and interdependencies to effectively and efficiently develop policies and execute on legislative initiatives. This position is classified as exempt.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

Under general supervision from the Vice President of Finance, General Counsel and working with the other members of the CAPH finance and policy teams, the Senior Finance Health Care Policy Analyst is responsible for developing, leading or supporting the analytical and financial work required in the support of policies and programs which further the interests of public hospital systems in California, particularly in the areas of health care financing for low-income individuals and the impact of health care reform on public hospitals. Key responsibilities include:

§ Provides expertise and stewardship in relevant data sets, including hospital finance data and is comfortable conducting high level data analyses and working with large data sets

§ Under direction from the Vice President of Finance as well as other members of the CAPH finance team, conducts analyses and recommends possible strategies and positions on initiatives, including identifying and troubleshooting financing and data limitations as well as operational and policy issues at the local, state and federal levels

§ Develops proposals to preserve and enhance health care safety net funding

§ Translates the results of financial data analyses into easy-to-understand charts, graphs, and other visuals, to explain the analysis and conclusions to the VP of Finance, other staff, stakeholders (including the State), member CFOs, and others

§ Informs and advises colleagues on connections between this work and other ongoing CAPH priorities, and makes recommendations for action

§ Collaborates with colleagues on other teams to provide clear and concise input, analysis, and expertise on issues as assigned, such as those related to waiver programs and Medi-Cal managed care financing structures

§ Anticipates, identifies, and responds to CAPH member hospital needs related to finance and safety net funding issues

§ Establishes and maintains effective relationships with State administration staff and stakeholders with interests/ties to relevant policies

§ Collaborates with other team members to solicit their input in order to strengthen analytic products

§ Provides recommendations on ways to enhance data capabilities and increase organization depth in data sets

§ Identifies program/project linkages that will strengthen the organization’s ability to effectively support the member public health care systems ultimately meeting their mission

§ Represents CAPH at stakeholder forums, informational and legislative briefings, and other external forums

§ Tracks, analyzes, and supports the advancement and revision of relevant legislation and regulations on a timely basis

§ Acquires, maintains, and educates members in the proficiency of public health care system financing knowledge

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

·        4+ years of health analytics, finance, policy within hospital, health plan, or other related health care settings

·        Strong quantitative and analytic abilities, including financial modeling.

·        An advanced degree in public policy, finance, health care administration, or closely related field is preferred but not required

·        Advanced Excel skills required and experience with statistical software packages is a plus but not required

·        Ability to conceptualize, structure, and conduct quantitative and policy analyses

·        Ability to link and communicate technical data with policy issues

·        Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, intense and often times unpredictable environment

·        Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and represent CAPH in a wide variety of policy and advocacy settings

·        Ability to analyze legislation and health policy proposals at state and federal levels is not required but is a plus

·        Ability to conduct analyses and propose strategies for consideration by the VP of Policy and Leadership in response to changes in health care policy

·        Solid understanding of California health policy, particularly as it relates to underserved and low-income populations

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in small, team-based environment.

The starting salary range for this position is $115,000-$135,000. CAPH offers an extremely competitive benefits package.

Interested applicants must send a resume and a cover letter via email to to be considered.