Policy Analyst
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Description of Work
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
**Position is TimeLimited****Position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act G.S. 126****Position is eligible for a hybrid remote teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.**
**PENDING RECLASSIFICATION**
The primary purpose of the position is to provide policy research programmatic guidance and program design support for teams across NC Medicaid. The position will support the development and implementation of new strategic initiatives and policies as needed across different business units. This position will sit under the NC Medicaid Strategic and Planning section.
Specific responsibilities include:- Support timelimited projects across the organization via policy research policy analysis program design program implementation grant writing and other activities as needed
- Work closely with Senior Advisors for Strategy and Planning the Associate Director for Strategy and Planning and other team members to develop recommendations related to program and policy design
- Develop communications materials to convey key legislative and regulatory developments to internal and external partners
- Conduct internal and external stakeholder engagement to support the design and implementation of effective policies and programs
About the NC Division of Health Benefits:
The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health promote wellbeing and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents children seniors people with intellectual / developmental disabilities and behavioral health substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year DHB ensures that more than 108000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:- Knowledge of healthcare benefit programs and delivery systems
- Ability to analyze interpret and assess the impact of regulations procedures and legislative proposals
- Demonstrated competency in creating and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex material in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to use data to solve complex problems assess impact
- Previous experience with North Carolina Medicaid
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. SeeEducation and Experience Equivalency Guidefor details.
Masters degree related to the program assigned from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in policy implementation;
OR
an equivalent combination of training and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD214 Member4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Talent Acquisition at .
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Employment Type
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