HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

Recruitment #26-002418-0001 DEPARTMENT MDH Dep Secretary Health Care Financing & Medicaid

DATE OPENED 4/1/2026 11

59:00 PM FILING

DEADLINE 4/15/2026 11

59:00 PM SALARY $70,743.00 - $90,597.00/year, with potential growth to $110,288.00/year

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

HR ANALYST

Quiana Tarleton

WORK LOCATION

Baltimore City

TELEWORK ELIGIBLE

Yes GRADE 17 LOCATION

OF POSITION

MDH - Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose Of Job The Waiver Help Team Health Policy Analyst I serves on the Waiver Help Team. The Waiver Help Team uses data,munications, and policy research to ensure waiver-related constituent inquiries are effectively researched, tracked, and resolved in a timely and consistent manner. As an HPA, this role evaluates current and new policies related to waiver implementation and determination, maintains an in-depth understanding of Medicaid programs and workflows, andmunicates directly with waiver participants related to inquiries. This position will research internally, develop policy, and analyze data collected from program offices in order tomunicate across programs, to leadership, and outreach to constituents. This position will practice a level of independent decision making and authority such as, developing and rmending policy directly to program offices in their portfolio, briefing leadership (both the Waiver Help Team Supervisor and the Chief of Staff) of status of cases, propose new policies to improve implementation and case resolution, data analysis of case flow, and independently translatingplex program policies and data into clearmunication to external stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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

Experience:

One year of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.

Note:

Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following: Experience with health care or local health department project management. Customer service experience. Excellent written and verbalmunication skills.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 provideplete 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 apleted 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.

BENEFITS

STATE

OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER

INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly rmended. 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 410-333-5689. 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, 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 410-767-4850 or Application.

Helpmaryland. Appropriate amodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland ismitted to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDHMedCare