Health Services Policy Supervisor (PN 20013841)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

4h

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a strategic leader to serve as subject matter expert in health services research, regulatory compliance and program oversight. This role drives statewide healthcare policy implementations, quality monitoring and financial stewardship while leading high-impact initiatives that supports public health and patient safety. Duties include:
Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight:
Develop research agendas and implementation plans for statewide initiatives.
Oversee quality of care monitoring and mandated data collection efforts.
Provide expert guidance on rule interpretation, application and program implementation.
Direct daily operations of Community Health Assurance (CHA) programs.
Identify staffing needs, coach team members and manage performance evaluations.
Regulatory Compliance and Policy Development:
Develop, revise and implement healthcare regulations aligned with public health priorities.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing healthcare facilities.
Establish processes for evaluating regulatory, technical, and financial documentation.
Conduct regulatory data analysis to assess healthcare outcome and trends.
Research federal and state legislative updates to guide program administration.
Research, Data analytics and Reporting:
Conduct advanced statistical and multivariable analyses to evaluate healthcare services.
Develop analytical reports and policy recommendations for agency leadership.
Oversee research initiatives related to acute and long-term care services.
Translate data findings into actionable policy and operational improvements.
Maintain program databases and documentation systems.
Financial and Grant Management Oversight:
Oversee fiscal administration of programs totaling approximately $50M.
Develop and manage state and federal budgets, grants, and contracts.
Monitor spending, allotments, and funding compliance.
Coordinate federal funding applications and reporting requirements.
Oversee personal service contracts, subgrants, and grant compliance reviews.
Provide budget analysis and regular financial reporting to leadership.
External Relations and Government Affairs:
Serve as liaison with Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS), state agencies, healthcare providers, and external partners.
Represent the agency in legislative discussion, hearings, and rule review committees.
Prepare documentation for legal proceedings and enforcement actions.
Present policy analysis and findings to stakeholders and constituent groups.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework AND 12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field
• 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis
• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques, management or acting as leader of project team
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.
• Completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field
• 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis
• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques, management or acting as leader of project team
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.
• 12 mos. exp. as Health Services Policy Specialist, 65212
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. as leader of project team involved in health services research &/or health policy analysis.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Develop research agendas and implementation plans for statewide initiatives.
• Oversee quality of care monitoring and mandated data collection efforts.
• Provide expert guidance on rule interpretation, application and program implementation.
• Direct daily operations of Community Health Assurance (CHA) programs.
• Identify staffing needs, coach team members and manage performance evaluations.
• Develop, revise and implement healthcare regulations aligned with public health priorities.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing healthcare facilities.
• Establish processes for evaluating regulatory, technical, and financial documentation.
• Conduct regulatory data analysis to assess healthcare outcome and trends.
• Research federal and state legislative updates to guide program administration.
• Conduct advanced statistical and multivariable analyses to evaluate healthcare services.
• Develop analytical reports and policy recommendations for agency leadership.
• Oversee research initiatives related to acute and long-term care services.
• Translate data findings into actionable policy and operational improvements.
• Maintain program databases and documentation systems.
• Oversee fiscal administration of programs totaling approximately $50M.
• Develop and manage state and federal budgets, grants, and contracts.
• Monitor spending, allotments, and funding compliance.
• Coordinate federal funding applications and reporting requirements.
• Oversee personal service contracts, subgrants, and grant compliance reviews.
• Provide budget analysis and regular financial reporting to leadership.
• Serve as liaison with Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS), state agencies, healthcare providers, and external partners.
• Represent the agency in legislative discussion, hearings, and rule review committees.
• Prepare documentation for legal proceedings and enforcement actions.
• Present policy analysis and findings to stakeholders and constituent groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed