Policy Consultant

Aurrera Health Group (Aurrera Health) is a mission-driven, national health policy and strategic communications firm. Our mission is to advance access to affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care for all. We help states, counties, communities, foundations, non-profits, and federal agencies design and implement health policy and social services programs. Our team members have decades of experience working in the Medicaid, behavioral health, and social services fields at the federal, state, and local levels. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, with team members across the country, Aurrera Health Group is a small, woman-owned and women-led business.

What We Support Our Clients With

• Policy Research and Analysis
• Program Design, Implementation, and Assessment
• Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation
• Strategic Planning and Change Management
• Technical Assistance
• Health Care Data Analysis

Responsibilities

• Support client projects through health policy research, analysis, and written deliverables.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement efforts by preparing materials, summaries, and supporting outreach activities.
• Manage assigned tasks and timelines across multiple projects, escalating risks as needed.
• Collaborate closely with senior consultants and project leads to deliver high-quality work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least two years of health care professional experience.
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interest in supporting proposal development and learning consulting best practices.
• Ability to work hours aligned with peak Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Health care experience may include policy, government, consulting, or related roles. Education does not count toward health care experience; internships may be considered relevant experience. Backgrounds generally not aligned with this role include positions without exposure to health policy, analytical work, or professional writing responsibilities.

Location

Aurrera Health Group is a fully remote organization and candidates from all areas of the country are encouraged to apply. Occasional travel to company events, meetings, and client sites may be required, but the primary workstation for this position will be remote. As a national firm, the Aurrera Health Group team works across four time zones. This position must be available to Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 per year, with an opportunity for an end-of-year bonus.

Benefits

• Generous leave program, including company holidays, vacation, sick, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, vision, dental insurance with generous employer premium contributions, and Flexible Spending Account plans.
• Short and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Home office and cell phone stipends.
• Charitable donation matching and other benefits.