Health Policy Analyst Advanced

GRADE

19

MDH – Office of the Deputy Secretary for Operations 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201

The main purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the Deputy Secretary of Operations and the Chief of Staff on a wide variety of State policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational issues that may have an impact on the Department of Health and its programs/services provided. Job duties include:
Assisting in special projects assigned by the Deputy Secretary and Chief of Staff. Serves as the official custodian of public records for the Operations Administration and the principal conduit for receipt of Public Information Act requests. During the Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly this position will track and monitor legislation, as well as assist in drafting and compiling fiscal notes for the Department of Legislative Services.

Conduct policy and regulatory research.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Three years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs. Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for one year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for two years of the required experience.

Candidates must possess at least one year of experience working within a policy, legislative or regulatory capacity.

The desired candidate should possess the following:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university;
Experience in tracking, analyzing, and summarizing legislation, drafting fiscal notes, etc.;
Experience in project management, and;
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to . Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at  or Application.

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