Health Policy Analyst

Overview

The Health Policy Analyst supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs aimed at improving access to and quality of health care across the health system. The Analyst applies policy, data, and research expertise to inform decision-making, support leadership priorities, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission to advance equitable, high-quality, and affordable care. This position reports to the Green Mountain Care Board's Quality, Access, and Planning Project Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Research and Analysis

• Conduct policy and regulatory analyses related to health care access, quality improvement, coverage, and affordability.
• Monitor federal and state policy developments, legislation, and payment reforms that impact access and quality.
• Prepare policy briefs, memos, and presentations that synthesize findings and recommend policy options for leadership and stakeholders.

Program and Performance Monitoring

Stakeholder and Partner Engagement

Policy Development and Implementation Support

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

The ideal candidate will have :

Who May Apply

This position, Health Policy Analyst (Job Requisition #53763) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Susan Barrett atsusan.barrett@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in policy, public administration, public health or a related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in policy, public administration, public health or a related field AND two (2) years experience or more in a public or private health policy analysis and research organization, public health organization, or a health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with regulatory boards under Vermont's Open Meeting Law.

Education or experience must include work on current health policy and health care reform issues, such as Accountable Care Organization issues, payment reform, health insurance regulation, or hospital regulation or financing.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including :

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.