Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller · 1 week ago
Director of Health Care Innovation Executive Assistant 1
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveThe Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller is seeking a Director of Health Care Innovation to lead the development and evaluation of health care policy innovations. This role involves working with various stakeholders to improve the quality, affordability, transparency, and accountability of the state’s health plan, impacting over 250,000 covered lives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead the development, evaluation, and advancement of health care policy innovations to improve the quality, affordability, transparency, and accountability of the state’s health plan
Work directly with the Comptroller, policymakers, and diverse stakeholders to design and advance initiatives that improve health care quality and affordability for the people and businesses of Connecticut
Use claims data, utilization trends, and cost analyses to identify opportunities for benefit design changes, payment reforms, and value-based programs, and to evaluate outcomes and return on investment
Support procurement, contracting, and vendor performance management and coordinate cross-agency and multi-stakeholder collaborations to implement and sustain complex health care reforms
Work directly with the Director of the Health Care Policy and Benefits Services division and work closely with the State Comptroller and their executive team
Qualification
Required
You're passionate about improving health care quality and affordability through smart public policy and you enjoy turning big ideas into practical initiatives that can make a real difference for employees, retirees, and families across the state
You're comfortable working with health care data and financial concepts and can use claims information, cost models, and performance metrics to evaluate what's working, what isn't, and where innovation can drive better outcomes and savings
You thrive in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments and know how to bring together policymakers, carriers, providers, unions, and other partners to advance complex health care reforms
You understand how health policy, procurement, and state budgeting intersect and can navigate legislative, regulatory, and fiscal processes to move initiatives from concept to implementation
You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs
Acts as an executive assistant to a state elective officer or department head as defined in Section 4-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes and performs such duties as are assigned
Preferred
Master's degree in health care administration, public health, economics, public policy, public administration or a related field
Experience in health policy, health care finance, health systems research, or public-sector program management
Experience with health care markets, insurance regulation, cost containment strategies, or payment reform
Experience translating complex data into clear policy guidance
Experience managing teams and providing leadership for initiatives
Experience briefing senior officials and producing high-quality written policy materials, including oral and written communication skills
Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating government health care policies or benefit programs, including work involving commercial insurance markets, pharmacy benefits, or provider payment methodologies
Experience analyzing health care claims data, utilization trends, or financial reports to support cost modeling, forecasting, or evaluation of health care initiatives
Experience leading or coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives, including collaboration with carriers, providers, unions, vendors, or government agencies to advance health care programs or reforms
Experience supporting or informing state budget development, fiscal analysis, procurement, or legislative or regulatory processes, including preparation of policy or financial recommendations
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental insurance, providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare.
Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future.
Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year.
We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.
Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.
Company
Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller
The Connecticut State Comptroller's Office is a constitutional agency that provides accounting and financial services, administers employee and retiree benefits, develops accounting policy and exercises accounting oversight, and prepares financial reports for state, federal and municipal governments and the public.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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