Qualifications
Knowledge typically acquired through:

• Advanced degree in public policy, economics, political science, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in billing or reimbursement policy in a health plan, association, corporation or government; experience with audiology and speech-language pathology services is preferred.

Scope and depth of technical skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability in strategic policy analysis and development activities.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality and impactful analyses, issue briefs, letters, testimony, regulatory comments, model legislative language, and related products.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with health care policymakers and allied stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of private health plan coverage determination and appeals processes.
• Working knowledge of health care policies that impact ASHA, especially private health plan coverage and reimbursement issues.
• Working knowledge of communications sciences and disorders is desirable

Scope and depth of non-technical skills/knowledge:

• Strong collaborative and facilitative leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a creative approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consensus when opposing viewpoints are presented.