Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Tribal Public Health Policy Federal Relations Analyst
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201
divh2Tribal Public Health Policy Federal Relations Analyst/h2pFederal Relations Analyst/ppReports to: Director of Legal and Government Affairs/ppInitial Salary Range: $90,000
$115,000 annually/ppBenefits: Health, Vision,
Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays/ppClassification: Salaried, Exempt/ppStatus: Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits/ppLocation: Portland, OR/ppJob Summary/ppAbout the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)/ppThe Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or the Board) in 1972./ppGuided by a vision of Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation, NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each Member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors./ppLed by our Board of Directors, NPAIHBs mission is to eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services. We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest./ppThe NPAIHBs Strategic Plan 2025-2030 can be found here./ppPosition Summary/ppThe Federal Relations Analyst leads federal Indian health policy research and analysis on American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health issues involving the Department of Health and Human Services, the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other federal agencies for the NPAIHB as part of the health policymaking effort of Northwest Tribal Leaders. This position is funded through an Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance (P.L. 93-638) contract with the IHS. Duties include tracking federal legislation and policies, conducting research and analysis to determine impacts on AI/AN health systems, drafting legislative and policy documents for Northwest Tribes, and collaborating with the Health Policy Specialist and AI/AN health policy consultants./ppThe Federal Relations Analyst position is fast-paced, and requires strong skills in managing multiple deadlines, and frequently producing extensive professional writing, with minimal edits. This individual must have the ability to be self-directed, wisely navigate competing priorities, exercise discretion and good judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information. The Federal Relations Analyst must also possess both a functional knowledge of and keen interest in federal Indian health policy./ppThe Federal Relations Analyst reports to the Director of Government Affairs
Health Policy and/or the Executive Director. This scope of work is part of the Policy team and housed within the Administrative Division./ppThis position is based at NPAIHBs offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is extensively required (approximately 50% of the time), including travel within the Northwest and to Washington, DC, and occasional travel to other locations for national meeting. NPAIHB may consider candidates residing in Idaho, Oregon, Washington state, and/or Washington D.C./ppEssential Functions/ppTribal Health Policy Excellence and Success/pulliProvides tribal health policy expertise and support in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan/liliParticipates in and supports all NPAIHB health policy related meetings and discussions/liliProvides health policy expertise and support to Northwest Tribal delegates during Quarterly NPAIHB Board of Directors Meetings (QBMs)/liliUpdates health policy priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal policy priorities/liliWorks closely with Director of Legal and Government Affairs and Executive Director to identify Northwest tribal, federal policy priorities/li/ulpTribal Health Policy Communication, Guidance,
Expertise/pulliLeads and advises on communication between NPAIHB, the IHS, Northwest Tribes, and other governmental agencies/liliEnsures weekly legislative and policy updates are drafted, reviewed, and provided to Northwest Tribal leaders, NPAIHB policy staff, and other appropriate stakeholders/liliPrepares policy and legislative alerts on pressing and emerging issues/liliWrites articles for the NPAIHB Health News
Notes newsletter/liliCollects timely information on federal Indian health policy issues, and provides that information to Tribes as appropriate/liliProvides timely federal Indian health policy information to Northwest Tribes/liliLeads the dissemination of information on federal legislation, regulations, and guidance relating to federal Indian health and Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare/liliLeads the timely development and distribution of federal Indian health legislative policy documents (such as white papers, background papers, briefings, resolutions, testimony, comments, timelines, tables, charts, presentations, talking points, memoranda, and articles)/liliConducts and/or manages legal and policy research and analysis into tribal health issues, topics, needs, and related considerations/liliWorks closely with Northwest Tribes to request input on health policies and determining their impact on Northwest Tribes/liliActively contributes to the NPAIHB database of legislation and policy information/li/ulh2Tribal Health Policy Meetings
Conferences/h2ulliLeads both in-person and virtual policy meetings, conference calls, and webinars, as well as conferences with federal, and tribal representatives/liliSets up and facilitates policy meetings with federal and tribal representatives and organizations/liliTracks follow-up action items from policy meetings and conferences/liliAttends all NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meetings in-person (QBMs)/liliAttend other meetings and conferences related to federal Indian health concerns, as needed/liliPrepares and gives presentations at national, regional, tribal, and local conferences/liliFacilitates discussions at national, regional, and tribal meetings and conferences/li/ulpTribal Health Policy Technical Assistance/pulliManages technical assistance to Northwest Tribes and Tribal Leaders on health policy issues at national, regional, and local conferences, as needed/liliTracks requests for information from federal, and tribal representatives/liliAppropriately responds to requests for technical assistance in a supportive and timely manner/liliPrepares federal Indian health legislative policy information for Northwest Tribal Leaders/liliDevelops legislative and policy strategies to address Northwest Tribal Leader health priorities/liliBriefs Northwest Tribal Leaders on federal Indian health legislative and policy issues/liliOrganizational Efficiency
Effectiveness/liliManages efficient use of NPAIHB resources and organizational priorities in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan and directives from Northwest Tribal leaders/liliPrepares annual reports of activities for the NPAIHB and IHS/liliCollaborates with the Health Policy staff to identify policy options based on research and data as to ensure alignment with programs and services, and their potential impacts/li/ulpOther Duties/pulliPrepares a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) at the end of each month/liliPerforms other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal and Government Affairs and/or Executive Director or designee/li/ulpStandards of Conduct/pulliAct in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities NPAIHB serves/liliUphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB/liliMaintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation/liliConsistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the position/liliExercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities/li/ul/div
$115,000 annually/ppBenefits: Health, Vision,
Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays/ppClassification: Salaried, Exempt/ppStatus: Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits/ppLocation: Portland, OR/ppJob Summary/ppAbout the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)/ppThe Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or the Board) in 1972./ppGuided by a vision of Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation, NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each Member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors./ppLed by our Board of Directors, NPAIHBs mission is to eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services. We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest./ppThe NPAIHBs Strategic Plan 2025-2030 can be found here./ppPosition Summary/ppThe Federal Relations Analyst leads federal Indian health policy research and analysis on American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health issues involving the Department of Health and Human Services, the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other federal agencies for the NPAIHB as part of the health policymaking effort of Northwest Tribal Leaders. This position is funded through an Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance (P.L. 93-638) contract with the IHS. Duties include tracking federal legislation and policies, conducting research and analysis to determine impacts on AI/AN health systems, drafting legislative and policy documents for Northwest Tribes, and collaborating with the Health Policy Specialist and AI/AN health policy consultants./ppThe Federal Relations Analyst position is fast-paced, and requires strong skills in managing multiple deadlines, and frequently producing extensive professional writing, with minimal edits. This individual must have the ability to be self-directed, wisely navigate competing priorities, exercise discretion and good judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information. The Federal Relations Analyst must also possess both a functional knowledge of and keen interest in federal Indian health policy./ppThe Federal Relations Analyst reports to the Director of Government Affairs
Health Policy and/or the Executive Director. This scope of work is part of the Policy team and housed within the Administrative Division./ppThis position is based at NPAIHBs offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is extensively required (approximately 50% of the time), including travel within the Northwest and to Washington, DC, and occasional travel to other locations for national meeting. NPAIHB may consider candidates residing in Idaho, Oregon, Washington state, and/or Washington D.C./ppEssential Functions/ppTribal Health Policy Excellence and Success/pulliProvides tribal health policy expertise and support in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan/liliParticipates in and supports all NPAIHB health policy related meetings and discussions/liliProvides health policy expertise and support to Northwest Tribal delegates during Quarterly NPAIHB Board of Directors Meetings (QBMs)/liliUpdates health policy priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal policy priorities/liliWorks closely with Director of Legal and Government Affairs and Executive Director to identify Northwest tribal, federal policy priorities/li/ulpTribal Health Policy Communication, Guidance,
Expertise/pulliLeads and advises on communication between NPAIHB, the IHS, Northwest Tribes, and other governmental agencies/liliEnsures weekly legislative and policy updates are drafted, reviewed, and provided to Northwest Tribal leaders, NPAIHB policy staff, and other appropriate stakeholders/liliPrepares policy and legislative alerts on pressing and emerging issues/liliWrites articles for the NPAIHB Health News
Notes newsletter/liliCollects timely information on federal Indian health policy issues, and provides that information to Tribes as appropriate/liliProvides timely federal Indian health policy information to Northwest Tribes/liliLeads the dissemination of information on federal legislation, regulations, and guidance relating to federal Indian health and Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare/liliLeads the timely development and distribution of federal Indian health legislative policy documents (such as white papers, background papers, briefings, resolutions, testimony, comments, timelines, tables, charts, presentations, talking points, memoranda, and articles)/liliConducts and/or manages legal and policy research and analysis into tribal health issues, topics, needs, and related considerations/liliWorks closely with Northwest Tribes to request input on health policies and determining their impact on Northwest Tribes/liliActively contributes to the NPAIHB database of legislation and policy information/li/ulh2Tribal Health Policy Meetings
Conferences/h2ulliLeads both in-person and virtual policy meetings, conference calls, and webinars, as well as conferences with federal, and tribal representatives/liliSets up and facilitates policy meetings with federal and tribal representatives and organizations/liliTracks follow-up action items from policy meetings and conferences/liliAttends all NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meetings in-person (QBMs)/liliAttend other meetings and conferences related to federal Indian health concerns, as needed/liliPrepares and gives presentations at national, regional, tribal, and local conferences/liliFacilitates discussions at national, regional, and tribal meetings and conferences/li/ulpTribal Health Policy Technical Assistance/pulliManages technical assistance to Northwest Tribes and Tribal Leaders on health policy issues at national, regional, and local conferences, as needed/liliTracks requests for information from federal, and tribal representatives/liliAppropriately responds to requests for technical assistance in a supportive and timely manner/liliPrepares federal Indian health legislative policy information for Northwest Tribal Leaders/liliDevelops legislative and policy strategies to address Northwest Tribal Leader health priorities/liliBriefs Northwest Tribal Leaders on federal Indian health legislative and policy issues/liliOrganizational Efficiency
Effectiveness/liliManages efficient use of NPAIHB resources and organizational priorities in alignment with the NPAIHB Strategic Plan and directives from Northwest Tribal leaders/liliPrepares annual reports of activities for the NPAIHB and IHS/liliCollaborates with the Health Policy staff to identify policy options based on research and data as to ensure alignment with programs and services, and their potential impacts/li/ulpOther Duties/pulliPrepares a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) at the end of each month/liliPerforms other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal and Government Affairs and/or Executive Director or designee/li/ulpStandards of Conduct/pulliAct in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities NPAIHB serves/liliUphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB/liliMaintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation/liliConsistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the position/liliExercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities/li/ul/div