LEAD ANALYST (HEALTH POLICY ANALYST ADVANCED)

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% telework

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health's Medicaid Office of Innovation, Research and Development seeks a Health Policy Analyst to provide expert consultation on Medicaid policies, develop position papers, and lead priority projects for the IRD. The position evaluates existing programs and informs decision‑makers with reliable findings.

The role includes coordinating with senior leaders, supervising junior analysts, attending stakeholder meetings, and supporting health system reform initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.
• Notes: Masters degree can substitute for one year; Doctorate can substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on Medicaid-related policies and develop position papers for IRD leadership.
• Initiate, plan, design and execute Medicaid program projects and evaluate existing programs.
• Review work of lower-level Health Policy Analysts for validity and reliability of findings.
• Lead and mentor other analysts on high-priority Medicaid policy and data analysis projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Introduction

* * * THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MDH OFFICE OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY. * * *

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Medicaid 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 leadership and support to the Medicaid Office of Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) in the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing. This position provides expert consultation/technical advice on Medicaid-related policies, develops position papers, and other reports for the IRD’s Senior Manager, Director and Deputy Director. This position initiates, plans, designs and executes projects overseen by the IRD for the Medicaid program, including new initiatives mandated by state or federal legislation, statutes or regulations and those required for day-to-day operations of the Medicaid program. This position is responsible for the evaluation of existing programs and initiatives. This position provides technical advice and guidance to lower-level Health Policy Analysts. This position is further responsible for the review of work prepared by lower-level Health Policy Analysts for validity and reliability of findings, interpretations, conclusions, recommendations and final reports.

This position leads several other lower-level Health Policy Analysts on various projects subject to the direct oversight of the Senior Manager. This position will be responsible for high-priority Medicaid policy and data analysis. Working within the IRD in the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing, the position will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing various health system reform activities, as well as leading special projects for the Senior Manager, including providing subject matter expertise in the areas of health care reform, payment model innovation and population health. This position will also monitor and conduct fiscal (quantitative) and policy (qualitative) analysis of state and federal legislative initiatives. Additional activities may include the evaluation of existing programs, recommending programmatic changes and monitoring and producing analyses on the impact of emerging Medicaid initiatives.

The position has an external component as well, as they will attend stakeholder meetings, internal program and staff meetings, conference calls, and committee meetings on various topics. The position will also be responsible for both leading and supporting the development of accurate responses to information requests from legislative offices, the Governor, press and other external groups. The position will also analyze federal and state legislation 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: Three years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.
• Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for one year of the required experience.
• Notes: 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for two years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing program guidance and operating procedures
• Experience advising senior leadership on major policy decisions

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

* * * THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MDH OFFICE OF INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY. * * *

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail].

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.