Senior Policy Analyst

About The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or “the Board”) in 1972. Guided by a vision of “Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation,” NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors. Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB’s mission is to “eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services.” We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest. The NPAIHB’s Strategic Plan can be found here.

Job Title: Senior Policy Analyst

Reports to: Director of Legal and Government Affairs

Initial Salary Range: $113,000 – $155,000 annually

Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Status: Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits

Location: Portland, OR

Job Summary

The Senior Policy Analyst leads research, analysis, and development of federal and state Indian health policy recommendations affecting American Indian/Alaska (AI/AN) communities. This position supports NPAIHB’s policy advocacy efforts by monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, analyzing their implications for Northwest Tribes, and developing policy recommendations, educational materials, and strategic resources that advance the priorities established by NPAIHB’s member Tribes. The Senior Policy Analyst serves as a subject-matter expert and key resource to Northwest Tribes, NPAIHB Delegates, Tribal Advisory Committee representatives, and other stakeholders. The position