Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Policy Development Coordinator

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is hiring a Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Policy Development Coordinator in the Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division (HHSPPD). This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position located in Hartford, CT. The role involves leading the collection, analysis, and reporting of the state's cost growth benchmark, primary care spending targets, and quality measures. The coordinator will analyze healthcare data to identify trends, support interagency work, and collaborate with external partners to develop policy solutions for healthcare affordability, access, and quality. Additionally, the position will guide interstate collaborations with national policy experts and manage external stakeholder groups to develop health policy strategies. The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) reports directly to the Governor, providing information and analysis for public policy formulation, and assisting state agencies and municipalities in implementing laws and policies. OPM prepares the Governor’s budget proposals, monitors budget execution, and oversees executive branch agencies.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, analysis, coordination and administration of policies and programs in a large governmental, public affairs or business organization.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration including policy development, coordination, cost benefit analysis and implementation.
Knowledge of state, federal and municipal legislative processes.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and evaluate policy and programs.
Ability to coordinate and implement policy development activities.
Ability to prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health policy.
Experience with health care markets, insurance regulation, cost containment strategies or payment reform.
Experience building and maintaining interpersonal relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders, including hospitals, health systems, insurance carriers, and state agencies.
Experience in project management.
Experience working within the state legislative process and engaging with legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly.
Experience explaining complex or technical subject matter to a diverse set of stakeholders.
Experience managing teams and providing leadership for multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives.
An advanced degree or equivalent experience in health care, health care administration, or public policy with a health care focus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and lead Connecticut's health care benchmark initiative, including the cost-growth benchmark, primary care spending target, and quality benchmark data collection and analysis.
Develop strategic vision for health care affordability, access and the health care benchmark initiative.
Develop policy and facilitate additional analyses, as necessary, to support those policies.
Engage and cultivate stakeholder partnerships to support benchmark initiative goals.
Analyze healthcare data and identify important trends to develop written reports, policy briefs and make recommendations to Executive Branch leadership.
Manage the Benchmark Team, budget, and associated contractors.
Lead interagency collaboration and communication on innovative health care payment models and reforms.
Facilitate and lead Interstate collaboration with NASHP, Peterson-Milbank, and others concerning state health care strategies.
Facilitate collaboration with regional state partners and other Connecticut state agencies.
Perform related duties as required by the Senior Policy Advisor to the OPM Secretary and the Assistant Division Director of HHSPPD.