Job Description
Description
Title: Institutional Policy Analyst
Position Number: 0077850T
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Office of Strategic Health Initiatives (OSHI)
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: July 07, 2025
Closing Date: July 21, 2025
Band: A
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: This position is subject to availability of 100% Federal Funding and is annually renewable every July 1 contingent on performance and/or availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
(** denotes essential functions)
- *Serves as Policy and Data Analyst for the UH Rural Health Research and Policy Center (RHRPC) under the guidance and leadership of the Principal Investigator.
- *Serves as an analyst for any grants as directed by the Principal Investigator.
- *Assists the Principal Investigator by guiding and supporting research activities and policy initiatives in close partnership with key rural health stakeholders for the UH RHRPC.
- *Collects and analyzes data and synthesizes research findings to recommend policies relating to improving health for Hawaii's rural communities.
- *Provides support with preparing policy briefs, reports, news articles, and other written correspondence.
- *Supports the PI in grant writing activities to sustain the operations of the Center.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional Work Experience: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in fields related to public health, health sciences, public policy, economics, or political science and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for policy and data analysis, research, advancing health sciences, and writing related to public health and healthcare policy/legislation; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of healthcare policy research and analysis demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with U.S. health policy and health sciences programs.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of U.S. health policy and research.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of public health, public policy, and government.
Excellent organization, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with team members and OVPRI management, fiscal manager, vendors, researchers, staff from other institutions and other UH units.
Able to manage multiple assignments concurrently and maintain a pleasant, courteous attitude when dealing with others.
Able to solve problems using critical thinking that reflects sound judgment and analysis.
Able to travel, as required.
Desirable Qualifications Masters Degree in Public Health.
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Required documents include: (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) the names and contact information of at least three professional references; and (4) transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) NOTE: Please create a new account if this is your first time applying for a position using NEOGOV.
Inquiries:
Aimee Grace; amgrace@hawaii.edu
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