Health Policy Analyst

Salary : $49,379.20 - $84,801.60 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 111425
Department: Health
Opening Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Health Policy Analyst. Position will research, analyze, develop, and educate on public health-related policy.
**This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applications accepted prior to November 28th, 2025 are guaranteed review.
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Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Typically requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health or other related field;

AND

• Three years of professional work experience;
• A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline may be substituted for one year of the professional work experience requirement;

PREFERRED

• Previous and recent experience with health policy.

Licensing/Certification

• See Miscellaneous Requirements.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see thejob description
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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01

The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.

• I understand.

02

What best describes your level of education in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health or other related field?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 30 college credit hours
• Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours
• 90 college credit hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.
04

How much related experience do you possess?

• I do not have any related experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Please describe your experience with health policy.
06

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question