DoN Health System & Compliance Analyst

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Marlborough, MA

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About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Health Care Safety & Quality seeks an experienced Analyst to support administration of and compliance with the Determination of Need (DoN) program through review and analysis of DoN applications. The Analyst develops criteria for evaluating applications and implements methods to determine compliance with existing regulations. The role prepares analytical briefings for the DPH Commissioner and the Public Health Council, explaining how proposed projects meet applicable DoN requirements, improve public health outcomes, and advance the Commonwealth’s health care cost-containment goals. The position works with colleagues across the Department and other regulatory partners to assess how proposed DoN projects support shared goals for coordinating investments in population health across Massachusetts communities. The stated minimum entrance requirements include relevant professional or paraprofessional experience, with specified education substitutions. Depending on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including terminology.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish assigned work objectives.
Knowledge of social, economic, technological, and ecological factors, trends, and problems involved in human services planning.
Ability to analyze data, determine its applicability, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to gather information by questioning individuals and examining records and documents.
Capacity to prepare general and statistical reports.
Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs, and tables.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Capacity to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
At least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in social work, social casework, health care administration, public health program administration, hospital administration, or program administration or management; at least two years must be in a professional capacity, subject to the stated education substitutions and equivalencies.
A bachelor’s degree with a major in social work, health care administration, hospital administration, public health, or health services administration may substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
A graduate degree with a major in social work, health care administration, hospital administration, public health, or health services administration may substitute for a maximum of three years of the required experience and one year of the required professional-capacity experience. Education toward such a degree is prorated based on requirements completed; educational substitutions may cover no more than one year of the professional-capacity experience.
Depending on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Massachusetts healthcare system and public policy, including factors affecting healthcare access, affordability, and service delivery.
Experience evaluating healthcare service proposals, utilization trends, or community health needs to inform planning and recommendations.
Skill in delivering presentations and responding with poise and professionalism to complex or sensitive questions in public meetings or other formal settings.
Experience facilitating discussions among internal and external stakeholders with differing perspectives and helping resolve concerns.
Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Support administration of DoN regulations and the program, including participation in the regulatory review process, developing evaluation criteria and standards, monitoring compliance, and incentivizing competition with a public health focus.
Develop and implement criteria and standards for evaluating DoN applications from health systems throughout Massachusetts.
Plan, design, and implement methods for determining compliance with Department of Public Health regulations.
Prepare analytical reports and briefings for the DPH Commissioner and presentations for the Public Health Council.
Work with Department colleagues and other regulatory partners to understand how proposed DoN projects advance shared goals for coordinating population-health investments across the Commonwealth’s communities.