HEALTH POLICY ANALYST ASSOCIATE

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MDH - Medicaid Provider Services

This full-time contractual position will be responsible for working closely with the Division Chief of Provider Compliance and the Deputy Director for Policy & Compliance to perform high priority Medicaid policy analyses and implement high priority projects. The position will also assist with specified projects under the Provider Policy & Communications Division (the other division within Policy & Compliance). This position will collaborate with other units within Medicaid Provider Services, including Provider Enrollment, the Long Term Care Provider Resolution Unit, Claims, and with other staff throughout the Medicaid program. This position will evaluate, analyze, research and develop provider policies and programs to address high priority projects within Policy & Compliance. To satisfy its responsibilities, this position will prepare reports summarizing research findings; analyze data to support policy, programs and services and development; analyze and develop recommendations regarding provider activities governed by regulation or sub-regulatory guidance; develop internal communication materials; facilitate data-driven analysis and process coordination across administrations regarding provider policy and compliance; and plan, coordinate and oversee, with assistance, new provider policy implementation projects. This position will work with lead analysts, Directors, Deputy Directors, and Division Chiefs.

Education:   A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience performing qualitative or quantitative analysis.

Note: Candidates may substitute eighteen credit hours towards a Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

The desired candidate should possess the following:

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.

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.

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 Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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

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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.