The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

The public policy position is an exciting two-year opportunity offered by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) – the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Through its public policy advocacy work at the local, state, and federal level, ACS CAN influences evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions to reduce the cancer burden.

This individual will work directly with the ACS CAN policy team as well as have opportunities to work with colleagues from other teams across the enterprise including the intramural research team of ACS. The access to care fellow will develop and analyze policy related to: 1) the economic impact of cancer and factors driving cancer care costs including prescription drug costs; 2) identification of emerging cancer access issues including Medicare, Medicaid and insurance reform; and 3) remaining gaps in coverage for cancer patients.

During the course of the two-year assignment the fellow will have opportunities to:

• Play a critical role in helping to protect and expand access to affordable, comprehensive health care and identify key emerging issues.
• Elevate ACS CAN’s reputation as a subject matter expert on access to care issues impacting cancer patients and their families.
• Deepen expertise in a range of issues including health care economics, insurance market reforms, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Utilize quantitative analysis skills.
• Work in a collegial environment with a team of highly skilled policy professionals who will provide mentoring and attend forums, seminars and conferences relevant to their issue focus.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The fellow will work directly with the Managing Director, Policy Principal and Associate Director on:

• Identification of emerging access issues.
• Economic analysis of health care issues.
• Projects used to educate and persuade policymakers on protecting and advancing access to care proposals related to cancer.  
• Policy products that support the federal, state, and local advocacy agendas - including quantitative analysis, fact sheets, infographics, and other materials.

The fellow/individual will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple teams at ACS and ACS CAN to produce consistent, evidence-based work products that clearly communicate access to care policy positions.

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE:           

• Master’s or post-doc level work and/or demonstrated education/experience in health economics and/or health policy
• Strong writing and communication skills

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:  

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of health access issues  
• Knowledge of health economics  
• Familiarity with fundamental principles of public policy  

The starting rate is $61,500 to $76,900. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS CAN provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.