Strategic Initiatives Policy Analyst

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The main purpose of this full-time position is to serve as a Health Policy Analyst I in the Office of the Secretary, Office of Population Health and Strategic Initiatives (OPHSI). This position will staff the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention (Firearm Center) and support the implementation of AHEAD (Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design) population health activities. This position will also plan and coordinate policy and programmatic initiatives related to Maryland’s key strategic initiatives, including reducing and addressing firearm violence in all its forms and implementing Maryland’s Population Health Accountability Plan (PHAP). This Health Policy Analyst I position will provide professional guidance at the intermediate level in evaluating, analyzing, researching, reviewing, and formulating health policy and programs. This position will use expertise and skills to support OPHSI leadership and affiliates at MDH through: Policy and cost analysis to inform decision-making; Development, coordination, and implementation of policies and programs; Document and report preparation; Research, data analysis, and documentation of summary/findings to support policy and program development; and Participation in cross-sector, interdepartmental collaboration with internal and external partners. This Health Policy Analyst I will also analyze and develop recommendations regarding activities governed by health and public policy and regulations. Under moderate supervision from the Program Director, the Health Policy Analyst I will learn to lead projects and activities that ensure implementation, compliance, and evaluation of statutes, regulations, policies, and programs pertinent to MDH to meet the mission to improve the population health and safety of all Marylanders. Additionally, this Health Policy Analyst I position will execute additional duties assigned by OPHSI leadership to address operational/administrative gaps or that meet emergent public health needs. This position is hybrid telework eligible.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating policy from a public health lens.
Experience communicating complex concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong passion for gun violence prevention.

Responsibilities

Policy and cost analysis to inform decision-making
Development, coordination, and implementation of policies and programs
Document and report preparation
Research, data analysis, and documentation of summary/findings to support policy and program development
Participation in cross-sector, interdepartmental collaboration with internal and external partners
Analyze and develop recommendations regarding activities governed by health and public policy and regulations
Lead projects and activities that ensure implementation, compliance, and evaluation of statutes, regulations, policies, and programs pertinent to MDH
Execute additional duties assigned by OPHSI leadership to address operational/administrative gaps or that meet emergent public health needs