Principal Policy Analyst
Job Summary The Toxic Stress Network Improvement Collaborative (TONIC) is a collective impact, collaborative table that reimagines early childhood systems to ensure every child and family has access to healing-centered care that mitigates toxic stress. One of TONIC's core strategies is to support the implementation of state Medicaid care management benefits and other State funding and program opportunities to improve county care systems. TONIC participants include representatives from managed care Medical health plans, clinical providers, County government agencies, local families with young children, community organizations, and clinic providers. In order to digest and support the implementation of State Medicaid policies and programs, TONIC requires a Policy Analyst with expertise in Medicaid policy, implementation of Medicaid benefits, and clinical billing practices to support TONIC's mission of improving services for young children in local counties.
The TONIC Principal Policy Analyst position is a 0.5 management position at UCSF. The candidate will be responsible for strategic policy analysis, drafting reports, and capturing the progress of TONIC. Candidate will work closely with TONIC faculty lead to provide policy expertise and management of TONIC for UCSF. Candidate also will also develop, implement, manage, facilitate, and evaluate TONIC and FABs, and will serve as the key contact for TONIC members and as the liaison between TONIC and FABs. Candidate will also support planning and accounting of budgets and other related resources. Candidate is a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas. Candidate demonstrates ability to quickly analyze unique issues and solve problems without precedent and/or structure. Candidate is expected to function with a high degree of autonomy while keeping Principal Investigator apprised. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $102,400 - $156,000 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description Ready! Resilient! Rising! is a Bay Area initiative that leverages the substantial interdisciplinary resources of UCSF's pediatrics and public health sciences campuses to develop, promote, and sustain evidence-based methods to address the impacts of trauma and toxic stress in Bay Area counties. The TONIC Principal Policy Analyst (Project Policy Analyst 4) will apply federal, state, and local policy to facilitate and manage TONIC and provide support to the TONIC Family Accountability Board.
Toxic Stress Network Improvement Collaborative (TONIC): TONIC membership includes family leaders (FABs), leaders of the Managed Care Plans, clinical providers, community-based organizations, County agencies, data and billing expert consultants, and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) representatives. TONIC convenes once monthly with discrete small-group partner meetings (e.g., Health Plans, consultants, providers, community-based organizations) in between monthly sessions. TONIC administration also convenes weekly. TONIC's network is comprised of 70 Bay Area governmental and nongovernmental organiztions meets quarterly. TONIC centers and is driven by the Family Accountability Boards (FABs).
Cross Bay Family Accountability Boards (FABs): FAB members represent families in local counties with young children who are most impacted by systems and public programs. FABs ensure lived expertise drives the re-envisioning and quality improvement of early care systems in the Bay Area. FAB provides recommendations to TONIC on a variety of Medi-Cal benefits including Cal-AIM, Enhanced Care Management, dyadic care, and others.
The TONIC Principal Policy Analyst position is a 0.5 management position at UCSF. The candidate will be responsible for strategic policy analysis, drafting reports, and capturing the progress of TONIC. Candidate will work closely with TONIC faculty lead to provide policy expertise and management of TONIC for UCSF. Candidate also will also develop, implement, manage, facilitate, and evaluate TONIC and FABs, and will serve as the key contact for TONIC members and as the liaison between TONIC and FABs. Candidate will also support planning and accounting of budgets and other related resources. Candidate is a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas. Candidate demonstrates ability to quickly analyze unique issues and solve problems without precedent and/or structure. Candidate is expected to function with a high degree of autonomy while keeping Principal Investigator apprised. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Minimum 5 years of management experience on a complex health policy and/or academic research network with multiple awards or related experience
- Academic background and experience in health education, disability rights, child welfare, participatory rights, administrative policy, and law
- Proficiency with MS Office, online survey tools, and videoconferencing platforms, including Zoom, Webex, and Teams
- Proficient in the Project Management Lifecycle
- Experience convening and facilitating meetings
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated professionalism and presence, with an ability to engage with a variety of people
- Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
- Demonstrated project management skills, including experience with setting project objectives, determining and addressing potential barriers, identifying process steps, resources, and milestones, and adjusting action plans to achieve desired outcomes
- Applied advanced knowledge of and experience in implementing California state and SF public health, health systems, social services systems, and child health policy
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices
- Possesses an extensive philanthropic and health policy expert network across the State of California
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in research network management and demonstrated experience in coordination of complex health policy research projects with multiple objectives and limited resources
- Demonstrated experience in collective impact and systems change health research projects
- Applied advanced knowledge of and experience in implementing federal research policy
- Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results
- Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers
- Highly skilled fundraising experience
- Ability to multi-task under deadline in a fast-paced environment
- Ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in programming, services, and decision-making
- Advanced analytical / problem-solving skills
- Ability to function with a high degree of independence and autonomy
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn project management tools and resources including SmartSheet, Box, Visio, and Sharepoint
- Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures Pref
- Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques
- Familiarity with State health care and social services systems
- Proficient in SmartSheet, Box, MS Suite, Visio, MS Project
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 007399 PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 Job Category Accounting / Finance, Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical), Project Management Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA Campus Benioff Children's Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Additional Shift Details M-F 8am-5pm, requiring some flexibility in evening hours to accommodate meetings |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Aug 16, 2025