p>Ability to: - Develop, amend, and interpret program policies, rules, and contract requirements related to Medicaid and CHIP Services;
- Research, gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions based on the information available;
- Work with a team under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders that have a variety of opinions;
- Manage a heavy workload under pressure, exercise judgment, and work independently with minimum supervision;
- Learn quickly and work cooperatively as a team member in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment;
- Use Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; and. The Policy Analyst's primary responsibilities include:
- Coordinates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy;
- oversees the development of operational policy, including contract, administrative rule, manual, and procedural requirements;
- Assists in ensuring compliance and resolution of reported issues affecting STAR Kids members;
- Participates in and helps to facilitate meetings with stakeholders, including managed care organizations, provider associations, people receiving services, and advisory committee members; and.