Employment Opportunities

Program Assistant / Executive Assistant
Benchmarking & Analysis
Institute on Health Care Costs & Solutions
Position Announcement
As of 11/26/07

The National Business Group on Health, the nation's leading non-profit organization representing large employers on health care and related worksite issues seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Executive Assistant / Program Assistant within its Benchmarking & Analysis department. The Business Group is comprised of over 275+ members, mostly Fortune 500 companies, including the nation's most successful managers of health care and other benefit programs. A 501(c)(3) organization, The Business Group has been active since 1974 in private and public sector efforts to improve health care delivery. The Business Group offers competitive salaries based on experience and education and has good benefits for employees including a 200% 403B employer match, tuition reimbursement, public transportation subsidy, generous PTO and a flexible work schedule. For further information, see http://www.businessgrouphealth.org.

Position Description

The Program Assistant/Executive Assistant reports to the Director of Benchmarking & Analysis and works with the other members of the Institute on Health Care Costs & Solutions (Costs Institute) team. This position serves as an integral part of the Benchmarking unit by contributing to programs and providing administrative support for all projects. The Program Assistant will also work directly with other members of the organization and provide support as needed.

The Costs Institute houses the National Business Group on Health's programs that focus on innovative strategies to slow health care cost increases but preserve the value of health benefits. The Institute documents major cost drivers, their impacts on quality, access to health care and the design of employer-sponsored health plans. In addition, it identifies proven and emerging methods for improving patient safety, quality and health plan performance. End-users of this work include corporate human resources people, medical directors and benefit managers.

The Executive Assistant (EA) works directly with the Director and Benchmarking team in order to maintain ease and efficiency of operations. The EA handles daily logistics and inquiries for the unit and performs gatekeeper functions as needed. The EA focuses on timeliness, accuracy, and providing services to members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of the Benchmarking team by assisting with program activities including:
  • Providing logistical support;
  • Assisting with the implementation of various projects; and
  • Assisting the Director with various projects and tasks.

• Providing research, writing and editorial support for program activities and products.
• Update the Benchmarking unit's web pages on the Business Group's website.
• Assist with presentations and correspondence.
• Provide member support as requested by the Director, President and Member Services.
• Provide logistical support for all meetings hosted by the Benchmarking unit including arrangements for meeting space, compiling materials, registration, ordering food, and processing travel reimbursements.
• Organize and maintain files for the Benchmarking unit.
• Other projects and duties as assigned by Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience in economics, public health, other research or related areas.
• Knowledge of benchmarking, health issues or health benefits a plus.
• Experience in business consulting or health care consulting a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to interact with colleagues within the organization, member companies and potential members.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Desired Skills:

Individual should have:

• Superior member service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and be extremely well organized, detail oriented and thorough.
• Proficiency in all MS Office Suite software.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent internal & external customer service skills and needs to be able to work across the organization with all levels of personnel.
• A strong work ethic.

Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
David Fogle
Vice President Finance & Administration
National Business Group on Health
50 F Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
fogle@businessgrouphealth.org

Public Policy Analyst
Public Policy Department
Position Announcement
As of 11/26/07

The National Business Group on Health, the nation's leading non-profit organization representing large employers on health care and related worksite issues seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Public Policy Analyst. The Business Group is comprised of over 275+ members, mostly Fortune 500 companies, including the nation's most successful managers of health care and other benefit programs. A 501(c)(3) organization, The Business Group has been active since 1974 in private and public sector efforts to improve health care delivery. The Business Group offers competitive salaries based on experience and education and has good benefits for employees including a 200% 403B employer match, tuition reimbursement, public transportation subsidy, generous PTO and a flexible work schedule. For further information, see http://www.businessgrouphealth.org.

Position Description

The Public Policy Analyst reports to the Vice President of Public Policy and provides policy support for the Vice President, President, and National Business Group on Health member companies with regard to public policy issues. Responsibilities include research, analysis, and communications support on employer-sponsored health benefits and related medical leave, health and productivity, and disability policy issues. The Policy Analyst may also assist the Vice President in representing The Business Group on public policy issues. Requires an articulate, creative, self-motivated, person with experience and interest in employee benefits, health care finance, and policy issues from the employer perspective.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and track state and federal regulatory and legislative health policy and health benefits issues of significance to Business Group members.
• Research, review, and develop comment letters, policy updates and alerts, position statements, policy papers, issue briefs, testimony, meeting materials, and other written materials on both federal and state priority issues.
• Provide policy support to the Vice President for The Business Group's Public Policy Advisory Group, Council on Employee Health and Productivity, and other Business Group and public policy activities and meetings.
• Research and compose policy presentations.
• Assist the Vice President in supporting the President and Board on public policy issues.
• Respond to member inquiries about the impact of legislation and regulation on benefits.
• Respond to requests for policy and health care information.
• Provide member services, including responding to inquiries about current policy issues at the federal and state levels, arranging Hill visits, and convening meetings.
• Represent the Vice President and The Business Group at various policy meetings, coalitions, and information exchange activities.
• Assist the President, Vice President and other staff members with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree (or equivalent) in public policy or related field (health economics, labor economics, government, business, or health services research). May substitute significant work experience in employee benefits or regulatory compliance.
• 3-5 years experience in a public policy/employee benefits/legislative/health services research or government field.
• Legislative or regulatory experience a plus (health/labor).
• Knowledge of health issues, disability issues, or health benefits a strong plus.

Desired Skills:

• Individual needs to have a demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Individual should possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Individual should possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Individual needs to be extremely organized, detail oriented and thorough.
• Individual needs to be resourceful and creative in finding and using relevant information.
• Individual needs to have the ability to work effectively on team projects and be self-motivated and experienced in making independent judgments within the context of established policies and procedures.

Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
David Fogle
Vice President Finance & Administration
National Business Group on Health
50 F Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
fogle@businessgrouphealth.org

Program Analyst
Center for Prevention and Health Services
Position Announcement
As of 09/14/07

• Develop resources (toolkits, programs, etc.) to address critical healthcare issues in large employer settings.
• Conduct program analyses, needs assessments, and evaluation research.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesis.
• Develop and write position papers, technical briefs, and issue briefs on topics of interest and value to employer members.
• Conduct webinars and in-person seminars on healthcare topics of value to members and funders.
• Organize, implement, and conduct demonstration projects to document innovative practices and programs.
• Coordinate staff and manage assigned contracts and budgets.
• Identify both private and public funding opportunities.
• Develop proposals and write grant applications for potential funding opportunities.
• Represent the Business Group and the Center for Prevention and Health Services at meetings of professional associations, funders, and members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree or equivalent related work experience in public health, health education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of employer-sponsored healthcare benefits and employer-sponsored wellness, employee assistance, and health promotion programs is preferred.
• Individually or co-authored literature for public or business audience, a plus.
• Experience or interest in maternal and child health, a plus.

Desired Skills:

Individual should have:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and delegate as necessary.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills, having the ability to interact with colleagues, member companies, and potential members.
• Strong organization skills and be organized, detail oriented, and thorough.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• A strong work ethic.
• Proficiency at basic qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including conducting interviews, developing surveys and conducting literature reviews.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software.

Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
David Fogle
Vice President Finance & Administration
National Business Group on Health
50 F Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
fogle@businessgrouphealth.org

Director
Center for Prevention and Health Services
Position Announcement
As of 08/15/07

The National Business Group on Health, the nation's leading non-profit organization representing large employers on health care and related worksite issues seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Director within the Center for Prevention and Health Services. The Business Group is comprised of over 275+ members, mostly Fortune 500 companies, including the nation's most successful managers of health care and other benefit programs. A 501(c)(3) organization, The Business Group has been active since 1974 in private and public sector efforts to improve health care delivery. The Business Group offers competitive salaries based on experience and education and has good benefits for employees including a 200% 403B employer match, tuition reimbursement, public transportation subsidy, generous PTO and a flexible work schedule. For further information, see http://www.businessgrouphealth.org.

Position Description

The Director works with the Vice President and is responsible for the Center for Prevention and Health Services (The Center) to provide leadership in identifying and developing solutions to employer member health and healthcare benefit issues. The Center works with government, private foundations and other funders to develop tools and resources that enhance member benefits and healthcare programs in meeting the healthcare needs of their employees and dependents. The Center focuses on a broad array of issues ranging from maternal and child health, preventive services, women's health, public/private healthcare partnerships racial and ethnic health disparities, health services research translation, and employer guidelines. The Director works with the Vice President for the Center and the Vice President of Finance and Administration in securing funding and developing and delivering programs to the Business Group membership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and oversight of Center staff
• Work with staff to develop toolkits, programs and approaches to solving employers' critical healthcare issues
• Manage translation projects of research-to-practice and evidence based medical guidelines to be used by employer members
• Work with staff to develop healthcare programs that serve as models for employer members including wellness, employee assistance, disease management, and medication management
• Serve as a consultant to employer members concerning disease prevention and health services
• Assist the Vice President in managing contracts, budgets, internal staff and external consultants in developing and producing associated deliverables
• Assist the Vice President in identifying both private and public funding opportunities
• Assist the Vice President in developing and delivering proposals and products relevant to member companies
• Represent The Business Group at relevant conferences, meetings, and professional associations
• Understand and develop health care services associated with employer healthcare benefit models. These services include: medical/surgical care, mental health care, dental, vision and pharmacy care. They also include wellness, employee assistance and health promotion.
• Maintain communications with current member companies and provide member services as needed
• Recruit new member companies
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President

Qualifications

• Masters Degree (Doctorate preferred) in public health or related field
• Ten years experience in a health related field, including a minimum of three years experience in a leadership position. In addition, five years experience working in a corporate benefits department or medical department is preferred.
• Contract procurement and management experience with Federal, foundation, and other funding sources required. Experience with the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is preferred.
• Knowledge of employer-based healthcare benefits and associated healthcare plans
• Knowledge of employer-based wellness, employee assistance, and health promotion programs

Desired Skills:

Individual should:

• Have strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Possess excellent project management skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be extremely organized, detail oriented and thorough with the ability to track and document
• Have the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Have a demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Be proficient in all MS Office Suite software and be have MS Project experience
• Have excellent internal & external customer service skills and needs to be able to work across the organization with all levels of personnel as well as with member and potential member companies
• Possess a strong work ethic

Qualified candidates can submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
David Fogle
Vice President Finance & Administration
National Business Group on Health
50 F Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20001
fogle@businessgrouphealth.org