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State of Maryland · 7 hours ago

HEALTH POLICY ANALYST II

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The State of Maryland is seeking a Health Policy Analyst II to support projects related to evaluating, analyzing, researching, and developing health care services for the Maryland Medicaid program. The role involves representing the Maryland Department of Health in various meetings, conducting policy analyses, and providing subject matter expertise for high-priority projects.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Support projects related to evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs for the Maryland Medicaid program

Represent MDH in external stakeholder meetings, internal program and staff meetings, conference calls, and committee meetings related to health reform policy

Support the implementation of Section 1115-authorized programs with the monitoring and evaluation of existing programs, and by conducting research and analyses on proposed health services and its impact on access, quality and cost

Assist in program design, implementation and evaluation within the Medicaid programs and make recommendations for coordination of all system and regulation changes across the many entities in partnerships with MDH

Write reports summarizing research and evaluation related to waiver-related programs, conduct policy and data analysis, fiscal impact studies, state and federal legislation analysis, program quality evaluation, provider network adequacy evaluation and other duties as assigned

Provide subject matter expertise in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-priority projects in the Medicaid program and provide information to senior managers and policymakers on issues related to health care services, financing, and regulation

Develop accurate responses to legislative offices, the Governor, press and other external groups

Analyze federal and state legislation, including the calculation of fiscal impact, as required

Qualification

Health policy analysisProgram evaluationResearch skillsData analysisLegislation analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Two years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs

Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland

Preferred

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

Possession of a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for the required experience