State of Wisconsin · 1 week ago
Medicaid Budget and Policy Analyst
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40/hr - $44/hrThe State of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services is seeking a Medicaid Budget and Policy Analyst to provide fiscal and policy analysis for Medicaid programs. The role involves budget projections, policy initiatives, and managing relationships with various state offices related to Medicaid services.
AssociationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contributing analysis to the Medicaid cost projection and budget process. This includes tracking and analyzing Medicaid claims, encounters, fiscal transactions, and program enrollment using data from multiple sources and making recommendations on trend adjustments and other budget assumption changes needed to maximize the Medicaid cost projection’s accuracy
Developing new budget and policy initiatives for possible inclusion in the biennial budget or separate legislation
Managing relationships and coordinating information sharing between the Department, the State Budget Office (SBO), and the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) related to assigned Medicaid programs and service areas
Qualification
Required
analyzing public policy issues, proposals, or legislation
analyzing data and forecasting costs using Excel or other software (e.g., SAS, R, Stata, etc.)
preparing options or issue papers, reports, or similar written analytical products on public policy topics
Preferred
the Wisconsin budgeting process
analyzing fiscal implications and recommending alternatives
analyzing public priorities or budget proposals related to health care initiatives
Benefits
3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement.
Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
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Company
State of Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
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