Position Description

Healthsperien is seeking enthusiastic and passionate interns with a desire to gain experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment seated at the intersection of health care policy, business strategy, and government affairs. All interns must enjoy working in a small but growing office that is results driven. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, the ability to conduct thorough research, excellent administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain balance among multiple priorities, in addition to exercising sound judgement in a variety of situations. Working knowledge of health policy and related majors, degrees, or coursework is preferred.

Hours:

Hours can be flexible depending on availability, a minimum commitment of 15-20 hours per week, applicants must be located in Washington, D.C. to join us in our downtown office.

Roles & Responsibilities

Interns will work closely with Policy Analysts, Policy Directors, and Vice Presidents to support client work in various capacities. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

• Policy, Advocacy, & Business Strategy
  • legislative and regulatory analysis (i.e. regulatory summaries),
  • policy writing (e.g., briefs and memos for various clients, including advocacy)
  • research (e.g., white papers, background memos, etc.),
  • event planning (e.g., hill briefings and stakeholder convenings)
  • business strategy development
  • attend meetings, hearings, and events on behalf of clients and key partners and provide detailed minutes and summaries 4
• Operations & Administration
  • Assist with scheduling & outreach both with clients and internally
  • Support with operational and administrative tasks in our Washington, DC office

Health Policy & Strategy interns would be expected to contribute substantively to the policy and strategic thinking across the firm’s diverse clientele.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have or be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, or higher. Masters-level students are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate students in business, public policy, public health, health management, economics, or similar social sciences.
• Interest in working on difficult health policy and strategy questions, especially those focused on complex and vulnerable populations (e.g., marginalized communities and end of life care).
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple ongoing projects.

Compensation

Hourly compensation ranges from $20 – $22/hr. Actively enrolled students can expect school credit, if relevant, in addition or in lieu of financial compensation.

Additionally, due to the small size of our office and opportunities to work directly with high-level staff, develop relationships, and network in D.C. with important stakeholders (in the health policy, technology, health provider and plan, or other), interns can expect to receive valuable exposure and experiences throughout their time at Healthsperien. Healthsperien is committed to helping our interns develop their interests and further their careers in health policy through active mentorship and professional development.

To Apply

• Application requirements: Resume and cover letter (with desired hours), & at least one professional reference.
• Submit application materials and any additional relevant information via email to Healthsperien Intern Coordinator Meg Wallace (mwallace@healthsperien.com). Applications that do not contain the required materials will not be considered.