Health Care Analyst, Cross-Cutting

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.

Position Overview

Arnold Ventures believes that health care should be affordable and accessible for families, employers, and taxpayers. To achieve this vision, Arnold Ventures’ Health Care portfolio advances evidence-based solutions that address both the high price we pay for health care and the value we get from those investments. We seek to drive lasting change that spans the health care landscape, with a focus on: Drug Prices, Commercial Sector Prices, Medicare Sustainability, Provider Payment Incentives, Complex Care, and Clinical Trials. The team works with experts from inside and outside government to reform the health care system through evidence generation, policy development, communications, technical assistance, and advocacy to support policy change. 

We are seeking an Analyst to help provide support mission-critical operational and substantive projects to advance the team’s objectives. They will have an opportunity to support team operations, work closely with team members on health policy related issues and high impact, strategically aligned projects and philanthropic investments. The position plays a key role in interacting with stakeholders, including external partners and internal colleagues (e.g., health care, legal, finance, grants management, advocacy, and communications). This position will be located in the Washington, DC office and reports to the Director of Health Care – Chief of Staff. 

Core Responsibilities

• Provide operational and analytical support to advance the Health Care portfolio’s strategic goals and objectives
• Provide analytical and operational support for the Health Care team, including active collaboration with team members on grants management and team process management
• Support the development of written materials and presentations that elevate strategic priorities for diverse audiences, including composing, fact-checking, updating, and or editing such content
• Support inter-department connectivity and work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams
• Actively contribute to team meetings regarding projects, identifying new areas of opportunity, and brainstorming areas for improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 – 3 years of experience in a related field including part-time work or internships, and experience managing complex projects, research, or policy reform
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate key takeaways to diverse, nontechnical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and other key stakeholders
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze opportunities and challenges, assess potential solutions, and articulate tradeoffs

The salary range for this position will be $75,000-$90,000.

Benefits Overview

Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a ⁹⁄₈₀ schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program.

Our Culture and Core Values

Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and signal confidence in our team’s ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not an exhaustive list, below you’ll find examples of Arnold Ventures’ work culture.

• We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
• We are intellectually curious, open-minded, objective, humble, collegial, and receptive to feedback
• We are action-oriented with strong self-direction and self-motivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects
• We are able to interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates, and individuals 

Arnold Ventures’ values reflect who we are as an organization, help us accelerate our strategic goals, strengthen our resolve, anchor us to our mission, and guide our decision-making. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Arnold Ventures team to make a difference.

• Respect for Ourselves & Others
• Audacious Action
• Collaborative Engagement
• Depth of Thought
• Clear Communication

Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/​veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable law. 

Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives, Arnold Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply.