HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland AG is seeking a Health Policy Analyst I to provide health program and policy expertise to Medicaid IRD initiatives, including new benefits, program expansions, and pilot projects in Baltimore. The role supports stakeholder meetings, prepares legislative responses, and analyzes federal and state legislation, helping maximize investment from CMS while informing senior managers and policymakers.

A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience are required; a Master's degree may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.
• Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external stakeholder and staff meetings.
• Prepare and review responses to legislative offices, the Governor, the press, and CMS as needed.
• Analyze federal and state legislation, including fiscal impact.
• Support the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-priority Medicaid projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Health policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute

Job description

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Office of Innovation, Research and Development
201 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide health program and policy expertise to high-priority initiatives for the Medicaid Office of Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) under the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing.
This Health Policy Analyst I position will facilitate projects related to the implementation of
new benefits, program expansions, pilot programs and monitoring and evaluation activities
to improve access to and quality of care for the Maryland Medicaid population. The position
will facilitate internal and external stakeholder and staff meetings, conference calls and
committee meetings on key projects including but not limited to the expansion of school based
behavioral health services and the implementation of pre- and post-release services for
justice-involved individuals. This position will also inform the development of applications
for federal authorities from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as
needed, to maximize federal investment into new and existing programs (e.g., �1115 waivers
and Medicaid State Plan Amendments). This position will provide subject matter expertise
in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-priority projects in the
Medicaid program and provide information to senior managers and policymakers on issues
related to health care services, financing, and regulation.
This position will also be responsible for developing accurate responses to legislative
offices, the Governor, press and other external groups. The position will analyze federal and
state legislation, including the calculation of fiscal impact, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One year of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.
Note: Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with project coordination
• Experience with the management of internal and external stakeholder communications

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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Protected Statements

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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