Program Associate, Policy

The Organization

The Commonwealth Fund - among the first private foundations started by a woman philanthropist, Anna M. Harkness - was established in 1918 with the broad charge to enhance the common good. Today, the mission of The Commonwealth Fund is to promote a high-performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, and people of color. The Fund carries out this mandate by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy.

Our Values and Commitment to Equity

The Commonwealth Fund envisions a health care system that values and benefits all people equally - one that pursues equity in health care and health outcomes as well as in leadership and decision-making. We believe this requires an alliance of people and institutions across society working together to recognize and value the lived experience of all individuals; ensure the delivery of compassionate, affordable, quality health care; and strive for equitable outcomes for all. We place great value on the varied backgrounds and experiences our staff bring to our organization and encourage employees to bring their full selves to the workplace. We look for talented, nimble, empathetic, and supportive team players who are ready to roll up their sleeves, create impactful change, and celebrate accomplishments.

Program Summary

The Commonwealth Fund's Policy program aims to equip policymakers with the evidence they need to make informed decisions. To that end, the Policy program anticipates and responds to emerging policy opportunities with research and analysis produced by Commonwealth Fund experts and grantees. Our focus is :

• Investing in projects that generate timely, evidence-based insights and analysis for federal and state policymakers, policy influencers, and stakeholders.
• Disseminating and sharing lessons learned in policy and practice, with a focus on education and information-sharing among policymakers, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Facilitating states' ability to learn from each other and fostering dialogue between state and federal policymakers.
• Ensuring the research needs and policy priorities of state and federal officials are reflected in the Commonwealth Fund's programmatic strategies.

The Policy program informs policymakers and influencers through educational briefings and events, strategic grantmaking, facilitating connections between grantees and policymakers, and providing written responses to policy proposals and requests for information. The program also maintains strategic partnerships with organizations that serve specific target audiences, such as state legislators, health policy leaders, and Medicaid directors.

General Position Description

The Program Associate, based in the Washington, D.C. office, reports to the Senior Vice President for Policy.

Specific Responsibilities

Grants management

Policy Support

General Administrative Support

Core Competencies & Qualifications

Location

Position is based in our Washington, DC location.

Salary & How to Apply

The starting salary range for this position is $66,196 - $82,745 depending on professional experience.

Employment at The Commonwealth Fund is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, medical condition, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.