Health Policy Analyst - Prescription Drug Pricing

State of Vermont; Montpelier, Jacksonville (VT, FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative state organization is seeking a Health Policy Analyst to join their Prescription Drug Pricing Team. This role offers the chance to influence health policy in Vermont by utilizing data analytics to inform strategies aimed at reducing prescription drug costs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in health policy and data analysis, equipped with tools like SQL, Python, and Tableau. This position supports a flexible work environment, allowing for both independent and collaborative work, making it a perfect opportunity for those eager to make a meaningful impact in public health.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost

11 paid holidays each year

Generous leave plan

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Low cost group life insurance

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Master's degree in policy, public administration, or public health required.
• Experience in health policy analysis and research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research to develop strategies for lowering drug costs.
• Analyze prescription drug cost data and author reports for public and legislature.

Skills

Data Analytics

Policy Research

SQL

Python

RStudio

Tableau

PowerBI

Education

Master's degree in policy or related field

Bachelor's degree in policy or related field with experience

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

SQL

Python

RStudio

Job description

Overview

The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) is in search of a Health Policy Analyst, skilled in data analytics, as part of the Prescription Drug Pricing Team to assist the GMCB's objective of creating a framework and methodology for lowering prescription drug costs in Vermont. The work of this team is relatively new so if you are someone with a background in both health policy and data analytics and have an interest in applying those skills to inform novel health policy, this could be an exciting opportunity. For the right candidate, this role has the opportunity to grow with the organization and shape the analytic and policy direction of prescription drug affordability for Vermont.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Understanding what data is available currently and what data gaps may need to be filled


• Policy research to develop potential new strategies for addressing prescription drug costs


• Evaluation of potential impacts of regulation and pricing strategies to Vermont's healthcare system


• Analyzing prescription drug cost data from insurance claims, survey data, and other various datasets


• Authoring written reports for the public and the legislature including detailed analyses, summary presentations or chartbooks, and Tableau dashboards


• Cataloguing and evaluating state and/or federal regulatory activities

The Health Policy Analyst will have access to a full suite of analytic tools such as SQL for data wrangling, Python and RStudio for data cleaning and analysis, and Tableau or PowerBI for visualization. Project coordination work is also required to assist with ongoing external contracts, and to support related programmatic activities to further the GMCB's goals. The ideal candidate would be someone who can balance independent work with collaborative work across teams or with external partners, someone who is detail-oriented, and who enjoys challenging work content in a fast-paced environment.

The Green Mountain Care Board has offices in Montpelier and supports a flexible/hybrid work environment.

Who May Apply

This position, Health Policy Analyst - Prescription Drug Pricing (Job Requisition #52602), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kathryn O'Neill at [e-mail].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in policy, public administration, public health or a related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in policy, public administration, public health or a related field AND two (2) years experience or more in a public or private health policy analysis and research organization, public health organization, or a health care setting. Education or experience must include work on current health policy and health care reform issues, such as Accountable Care Organization issues, payment reform, health insurance regulation, or hospital regulation or financing.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with regulatory boards under Vermont's Open Meeting Law.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families


• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan


• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)


• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts


• Low cost group life insurance


• Incentive-based Wellness Program


• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.