Program Associate at Center for Health Care Strategies Inc – Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Company DescriptionThe Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) is a policy design and implementation partner devoted to improving outcomes for people enrolled in Medicaid. We connect people and ideas to spark insights, build expertise, strengthen leadership, and spread innovations. Across sectors and disciplines, we support our partners to make more effective, efficient, and equitable care possible. The passion, expertise and creativity of CHCS’ staff make our work possible. We are dedicated to building a workplace that values the perspectives of and provides a sense of belonging to all individuals.

Position Overview/Primary Responsibilities

CHCS seeks Program Associates to support a variety of national initiatives to improve care for individuals enrolled in Medicaid. This full-time, junior-level position will work directly with senior program staff to: (1) research relevant policy issues; (2) support day-to-day project management; and (3) contribute to technical assistance (TA) tracking and management, webinar and meeting planning, and development of written products to support states, providers, and health plans in transforming care delivery models.

This position will report to a senior-level manager and is based in the CHCS office, near Princeton, NJ. CHCS is operating on a hybrid schedule, with one day in the office and four days remote. Local candidates are desired; remote candidates outside of the NJ/PA/NY area will be considered but will be required to travel to the home office periodically, in addition to the position’s regular travel responsibilities.

The primary responsibilities include, but not limited to:

RequirementsCore Competencies

Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsCHCS operates a hybrid environment, with one day in the office and four days remote for local employees. The employee will perform job duties in a business office or business home office environment. Tasks are generally carried out with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. This role requires the ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time with standard office equipment. The position may be required to attend meetings, both on- and off-site, via phone, videoconference or in person. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will consider reasonable accommodation to assist qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Salary and CompensationAt CHCS, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick TimeRetirement Plan Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental LeaveFlexible Spending AccountsCommunity and Volunteer OpportunitiesEmployer Assistance Program….and more!

Salary Range: $62,476 – $87,467. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, specialized skills, and responsibilities. We typically hire new team members at the introductory portion of this range to allow for future growth and progression within the role.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample (2-3 pages) via CHCS' Career Center here no later than March 20, 2026. The cover letter should include the following elements:

This description is not intended to limit the responsibilities of a prospective employee to the duties listed above. Responsibilities may vary based on company and individual capabilities.

The Center for Health Care Strategies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.