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MANAGER OF PLANNING AND POLICIES INITIATIVES , Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP)-MIT Community Innovators Lab (CoLab) , to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, communicate important policy issues to stakeholders, and translate policy developments and impacts of trends in the long-term care sector into powerful strategic advice and guidance. Responsibilities include researching local, state, and federal policies and programs related to the long-term care industry; analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data for trends and other important data points that may be useful for policy advocacy efforts; collaborating with students and faculty to release research publications and other knowledge products; monitoring and communicating state and federal policy developments related to health and workforce development; writing short and long-form publications based on research and policy analysis, including internal memos, fact sheets, and opinion articles; and building supportive, trusting relationships with partners and cultivating a diverse network of relationships from which to solicit information, feedback, and support.

CoLab is a center for planning and development within DUSP. Its domestic work is anchored through its Just Urban Economies (JUE) Program . A major cornerstone of CoLab's domestic work has been the Mel King Community Fellows Program (MKCF) .

A full job description is available at https://www.colab.mit.edu/openings .

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor's degree; three years of years' relevant experience; understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and healthcare regulations and knowledge of federal legislative and/or regulatory process; working knowledge of the legal aspects and economic conditions affecting policies; strong analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills; and ability to communicate complex ideas in a concise manner. PREFERRED : political savvy and knowledge of how New York government operates. Job #19806

Must be based in the New York City area or be willing to relocate.

6/29/21