Health Policy Analyst - Affordability & Pricing

Overview

The Health Policy Analyst supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs aimed at increasing the affordability and lowering the cost of health care across the health system, in support of the Green Mountain Care Board’s regulatory duties. The analyst’s portfolio spans reference-based pricing, prescription drug pricing and affordability, hospital global budgets, primary care investment, and hospital and health system financing. 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 Affordability and Pricing Project Director.

Who May Apply

This position, Health Policy Analyst – Affordability & Pricing (Job Requisition #55503), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kirk.Williamson@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. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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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.