Human Services Program and Policy Analyst

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Madison, WI is seeking a Healthcare Policy Analyst to translate complex Medicaid fee-for-service regulations into clear, actionable guidance for state partners and providers.

You will research, analyze, and implement benefit policies, collaborate with technical teams, and draft communications on coverage and reimbursement questions to support program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in public policy, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, research, or program administration within the healthcare sector
• Familiarity with healthcare billing processes, including CPT, HCPCS, and ICD medical code sets
• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing spreadsheets and database management tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulations to diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Research state and federal regulations to analyze policy changes and assess their impact on healthcare providers and program members
• Collaborate with technical teams and software vendors to ensure claims processing and database systems align with current benefit policies
• Draft policy communications, implementation plans, and official responses regarding coverage and reimbursement questions
• Analyze large sets of healthcare claims and medical coding data using database tools and spreadsheets
• Serve as a subject matter expert in meetings with provider associations, state officials, and cross-functional project teams

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Healthcare policy

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in public policy, healthcare administration, public health, or related field

Job description

human services program and policy analyst

We're hiring a Healthcare Policy Analyst for a public health organization in Madison. If you excel at taking complex healthcare regulations and turning them into clear, actionable guidelines, you’ll fit right in. In this role, you will research, analyze, and implement Medicaid fee-for-service benefit policies while serving as a key policy resource for state partners, healthcare providers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Research state and federal regulations to analyze policy changes and assess their impact on healthcare providers and program members


• Collaborate with technical teams and software vendors to ensure claims processing and database systems align with current benefit policies


• Draft policy communications, implementation plans, and official responses regarding coverage and reimbursement questions


• Analyze large sets of healthcare claims and medical coding data using database tools and spreadsheets


• Serve as a subject matter expert in meetings with provider associations, state officials, and cross-functional project teams

Skills:

• Bachelor or master degree in public policy, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field preferred


• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, research, or program administration within the healthcare sector

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with healthcare billing processes, including CPT, HCPCS, and ICD medical code sets


• Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing spreadsheets and database management tools


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulations to diverse groups

If you are ready to bring your analytical skills to a role with broad impact, submit your resume today!

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical


• prescription


• dental


• vision


• AD&D


• life insurance offerings


• short-term disability (all benefits are based on eligibility)