HEALTH POLICY ANALYST ASSOCIATE (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Provider Policy & Compliance

201 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This full-time contractual position will evaluate, analyze, research, and develop provider policies and programs to address high-priority projects within Policy and Compliance. To satisfy its responsibilities, this position will analyze and develop recommendations regarding provider activities governed by regulation or sub-regulatory guidance; develop internal communication materials; facilitate data-driven analysis and process coordination across Administrations regarding provider policy and compliance; prepare reports summarizing research findings; analyze data to support policy, programs and services development; and plan, coordinate and oversee, with assistance, new provider policy implementation projects.

This position involves working closely with the Director of Medicaid Provider Services and MDH executives, and a variety of program staff across Medicaid. It represents the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Chiefs within Medicaid Provider Services at various internal and external meetings for the purpose of articulating provider policy needs and rationale for implementation decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Â Â A Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience performing qualitative or quantitative analysis.

Note: Candidates may substitute eighteen credit hours towards a Masterâs degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience performing quantitative analysis, using spreadsheets and manipulating data sets, and using basic mathematical skills to show important data metrics as part of analytical projects
• Experience performing qualitative analysis of public policy and health care topics. This includes reviewing and summarizing news and journal articles, state and federal government policy documents, research publications, policy proposals, and advocacy materials
• Experience with state and federal government health care topics to review state and federal policies and regulations and understand policy language and impacts of proposed policy changesÂ
• Excellent writing and communications abilities to communicate complex health care policies to internal and external audiences
• Experience working both independently and cooperatively with other internal teams and external stakeholders, using SOPs and instructional materials, asking questions where warranted, and recommending process improvements

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operatorâs license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).Â

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.Â

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.Â

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State''s diversity.

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