This position will function as the Health Policy Analyst II (Data Specialist / Business Analyst)
for the Office of Eligibility Services, Eligibility Determination Division utilizing data to develop reports to inquiries regarding policies, legislation, and regulations. This role serves as a key technical resource, translating complex data from disparate systems into actionable insights that directly influence operational strategy and high-priority leadership inquiries. This position relies on expert-level Excel, SQL, and data visualization skills to discover underlying data patterns, participate in enterprise risk management objectives of the Department, and analyze data to demonstrate impact and identify efficiencies for the Maryland Medicaid Program. The Health Policy Analyst II will interface between the program subject matter experts, CPO and the Agile Work Team to deliver new modernized technology, optimized business processes, and policy directives for effective operational processes in support of the Eligibility Determination Division, MDThink Eligibility and Enrollment System and Maryland Health Connection.
This position will represent the business team in prioritizing the features for development, approving
user stories, and ensuring clear communication flows back and forth with technical
development teams. This position will help shape and execute the product strategy that
meets the department goals, engage in case development, and adhere to the Agile Scrum
process.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two 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 the required experience.