Health Services Policy Analyst (PN 20098783)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Education opportunities

Job summary

Ohio Department of Health (ODH) seeks a Health Policy Services Analyst to study health care status, cost, quality, use, and access, and to help formulate policy. The role involves forecasting budgets, expenditures, and data-driven policy decisions in a fast-paced state agency.

The position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, data publication, and regulatory reporting. Excellent analytical skills and health administration background are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate coursework with 12 months' experience in health services administration or related field; plus 12 months in research methods.
• 6 months in spreadsheet, statistical analysis, graphics presentation and word processing software.
• Graduate core coursework in health services administration or related field with 12 months in research methods and 6 months in software tools.
• Equivalency to Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment may apply.

Responsibilities

• Support budgets for health research, policy analysis, and mandated reporting programs.
• Prepare expenditure projections, spending plans, and financial impact analyses.
• Monitor expenditures, evaluate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct cost modeling and cost-benefit analyses for policies.
• Assist in procurement planning, contract monitoring, and data collection resources.
• Prepare financial summaries for policy and administrative decision making.

Skills

Health Administration

Compliance Enforcement

Public Relations

Research

Tools

Spreadsheets

Statistical Software

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:

Health

Work Location:

246 North High Street, 1st Floor
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
United States

Compensation:

$36.01/hour

Schedule:

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Classified Indicator:

Classified

Union:

1199

Primary Job Skill:

Health Administration

Who We Are

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Regulatory Operations (BRO) is responsible for licensing, certification, and enforcement for health care facilities, services, and programs.

What You'll Do

BRO is seeking a Health Policy Services Analyst to perform analytical studies of health care status, cost, quality, use and/or access to health care services and in formulating and implementing policies for specific statutorily mandated reporting/research programs. This position will:

• Participate in development, monitoring, and evaluation of budgets for health research, policy analysis, and mandated reporting programs
• Prepare expenditure projections, spending plans, and financial impact analyses using forecasting methodologies
• Monitor expenditures, evaluate variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct cost modeling and cost–benefit assessments for proposed policies and regulatory changes
• Assist in procurement planning, contract monitoring, and management of resources for data collection and research activities
• Prepare financial summaries and documentation for policy and administrative decision making
• Facilitate design, data collection, analysis, and publication of consumer information
• Conduct analytical studies related to health status, cost, quality, utilization, and access to health care services
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with requests for information

Additional Information

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 13, Step 1 of the union (1199) Pay Range Schedule ($36.01 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($37.75 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Job Skills:

Job Skills: Health Administration
Technical Skills: Compliance Enforcement, Public Relations, Research
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention To Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpreting Data

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

Completion of undergraduate core coursework & 12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. -Or completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics or comparable field AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be further reviewed against the preferred criteria below, which must be clearly demonstrated within the application:

• Graduate or advanced degree in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or public administration
• Experience developing, monitoring, and/or evaluating budgets
• Experience preparing expenditure projections and/or spending plans, using forecasting or statistical methodologies
• Experience conducting cost-modeling and/or cost-benefit analysis to support policy or regulatory decision-making
• Experience supporting procurement planning, contract monitoring, and/or resource management
• Experience formulating and/or implementing policies and procedures related to mandated reporting, research programs, or regulatory requirements
• Experience preparing written materials (e.g., bureau reports, presentations, documentation for policy and administrative decision-making)
• Experience responding to internal and/or external stakeholder inquiries regarding health care data, reports, or program information
• Experience using databases, analytical tools, and/or statistical software to produce reports, forecasts, or visualizations for policy or operational use

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Educational Transcript Requirements:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-secondary education claimed on the application before a formal job offer can be made. Transcripts must be provided within five (5) working days of the request; failure to provide them will cause elimination from further consideration. Transcripts must be originals sent directly from the institution featuring an institutional watermark, ink stamp, or embossed stamp. Web printouts will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to evaluate the credibility of any degree or educational institution.

ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.