HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland seeks a Health Policy Analyst I within the MDH Office of Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) to provide health program and policy expertise for high-priority Medicaid initiatives. This role supports expansion of benefits, pilot programs and evaluation activities to improve access and quality of care for Maryland Medicaid.

The analyst will coordinate stakeholder meetings, analyze federal and state legislation, and help develop CMS applications to maximize federal

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: A Master's degree may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide health program and policy expertise to high-priority Medicaid IRD initiatives.
• Facilitate projects related to new benefits, program expansions, pilot programs and monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings, conference calls and committee meetings.
• Inform development of applications for CMS federal authorities to maximize federal investment (e.g., 1115 waivers and Medicaid State Plan Amendments).

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communications

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Office of Innovation, Research and Development

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 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.

This position is eligible to perform its duties via remote telework 60% or as otherwise permitted by the appointing authority. Permission to telework is subject to the discretion of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time as outlined in the telework agreement.

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

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• 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.

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