Hybrid Data-Driven Health Policy Analyst

centerforhealthinformationandanalysis; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,783 - 120,508; Full time

Job summary

Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) in Massachusetts is seeking a Health Policy Analyst or Senior Health Policy Analyst to contribute to data-driven pricing policy within the Provider Finance Pricing team. This role emphasizes hands-on data analysis to inform payment rates for providers, including MassHealth.

You will design data collection tools, validate submissions, and collaborate with CHIA, MassHealth, and other EOHHSA agencies, delivering results to leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public health, health care policy and management, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of R for data analysis.
• At least three years of professional experience in relevant fields; familiarity with Massachusetts health care system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze health care costs, service utilization, and data to support pricing policy development.
• Design and update data collection tools, review data submissions, and ensure data quality.
• Coordinate meetings, develop rate models, and present results to senior leadership and agencies.

Skills

Data management

Analytical thinking

Policy communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

R

Job description

Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) in Massachusetts is seeking a Health Policy Analyst or Senior Health Policy Analyst to contribute to data-driven pricing policy within the Provider Finance Pricing team. This role emphasizes hands-on data analysis to inform payment rates for providers, including MassHealth.

You will design data collection tools, validate submissions, and collaborate with CHIA, MassHealth, and other EOHHSA agencies, delivering results to leadership and