FreedomCare

Program Analyst, Home Health Services

FreedomCare

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Track Medicaid and HCBS waiver programs across all states, including waiver caps, waiting lists, renewals, and amendments
  • Monitor CMS guidance, state plan amendments (SPAs), and legislative or regulatory changes impacting HCBS programs
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of state program structures and policy changes
  • Build and maintain deep expertise in state Medicaid programs, labor and workforce policy, and broader regulatory developments impacting HCBS and family caregiver participation
  • Establish and maintain a structured, continuous national research framework to ensure systematic monitoring across all states rather than ad hoc tracking
  • Research state-by-state HCBS program design, including eligibility criteria and family caregiver participation rules
  • Track publicly available indicators related to state budgets, rate studies, and fiscal pressures affecting HCBS programs
  • Support comparative analysis across states to identify patterns, risks, and emerging trends
  • Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to assess program design, reimbursement structures, fiscal sustainability, and regulatory environments
  • Analyze cross-state data and trends to proactively identify strategic risks, emerging opportunities, and market inflection points
  • Monitor HCBS-related RFPs, procurements, pilots, and program changes
  • Conduct competitor and market saturation research to support expansion planning
  • Summarize relevant findings and implications for new or expanded market entry
  • Track managed care developments, workforce policy shifts, and related regulatory changes that may influence expansion strategy
  • Produce clear research briefs, trackers, and summaries for expansion leadership
  • Flag notable developments, policy changes, and emerging risks in real time
  • Support ad hoc research requests related to national expansion planning
  • Draft formal policy analyses and comment letters in response to proposed state or federal regulatory and legislative changes impacting Medicaid and HCBS programs
  • Translate research findings into executive-ready presentations, structured policy memos, toolkits, and educational materials to support cross-functional planning and strategic decision-making
  • Support project planning and collaborate cross-functionally to align research insights with national expansion initiatives
  • Maintain recurring national research reports and standardized tracking tools to ensure continuous, systematic intelligence gathering

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, political science, economics, public administration, or a related field required.
  • Equivalent professional experience in Medicaid policy analysis or healthcare policy research may substitute for advanced degrees.
  • Master’s degree preferred in Public Health (MPH), Public Policy (MPP), Public Administration (MPA), Health Policy, Health Services Research, or a related field. (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of Medicaid waivers and HCBS programs
  • Strong research, organization, and analytical skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex policy information into clear, actionable summaries
  • Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative policy analysis and translating findings into formal written materials such as policy briefs, comment letters, or executive presentations preferred.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Wellness programs
  • Ongoing learning opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Medicaid policy analysishealthcare policy researchqualitative researchquantitative researchpolicy analysisdata analysisprogram designreimbursement structuresfiscal sustainabilityregulatory environments
Soft Skills
strong research skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillssynthesis of complex informationclear communicationcollaborationproject planningstrategic decision-makingattention to detailexecutive presentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree in Public Health (MPH)Master’s degree in Public Policy (MPP)Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA)Master’s degree in Health PolicyMaster’s degree in Health Services Research