Policy Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Complete undergraduate core coursework and have 12 months of experience in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or a comparable field; OR complete graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, or a comparable field; OR have an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Have 12 months of training or experience in research methodology, measurement and testing, analysis of variance, and survey sampling.
• Have 6 months of training or experience using computer programs or applications for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation, and word processing.
• Have one course or 3 months of experience in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.
• Clearly demonstrate qualifications and experience in the application; answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience and education provided.
• The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check.
• Official transcripts for claimed post-secondary education must be provided within five working days of request before a formal offer can be made.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or advanced degree in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or public administration.
• Experience developing, monitoring, or evaluating budgets.
• Experience preparing expenditure projections or spending plans using forecasting or statistical methodologies.
• Experience conducting cost modeling or cost-benefit analysis to support policy or regulatory decision-making.
• Experience supporting procurement planning, contract monitoring, or resource management.
• Experience formulating or implementing policies and procedures related to mandated reporting, research programs, or regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing written materials such as bureau reports, presentations, or documentation for policy and administrative decision-making.
• Experience responding to internal or external stakeholder inquiries about health care data, reports, or program information.
• Experience using databases, analytical tools, or statistical software to produce reports, forecasts, or visualizations for policy or operational use.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing, monitoring, and evaluating budgets for health research, policy analysis, and mandated reporting programs.
• Prepare expenditure projections, spending plans, and financial impact analyses using forecasting methodologies.
• Monitor expenditures, evaluate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct cost modeling and cost-benefit assessments for proposed policies and regulatory changes.
• Assist with procurement planning, contract monitoring, and management of resources for data collection and research activities.
• Prepare financial summaries and documentation for policy and administrative decision-making.
• Facilitate the design, data collection, analysis, and publication of consumer information.
• Conduct analytical studies related to health status, cost, quality, utilization, and access to health care services.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders with requests for information.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.