Health Policy Analyst Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID CAD1D8AF-582D-4)

Description

Overview

The Health Policy Analyst supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs aimed at improving access to and quality of health care across the health system. 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 Quality, Access, and Planning Project Director. 

 
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy Research and Analysis
  
  • Conduct policy and regulatory analyses related to health care access, quality improvement, coverage, and affordability.
  • Monitor federal and state policy developments, legislation, and payment reforms that impact access and quality.
  • Prepare policy briefs, memos, and presentations that synthesize findings and recommend policy options for leadership and stakeholders.
• Program and Performance Monitoring
  
  • Track program metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and quality measures to assess progress toward access and quality goals.
  • Analyze health system and hospital data (e.g., utilization, outcomes, equity indicators) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Support the development and refinement of performance dashboards or reports for oversight bodies or public dissemination.
• Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
  
  • Collaborate with providers, payers, state agencies, and community partners to gather input and share findings.
  • Participate in working groups, task forces, and stakeholder meetings to support the design and implementation of initiatives.
  • Communicate technical and policy information in accessible ways to diverse audiences.
• Policy Development and Implementation Support
  
  • Assist in drafting policy proposals, guidance documents, and rulemaking materials.
  • Support the operationalization of policies by translating policy intent into implementable program design and data tracking frameworks.
  • Identify barriers to implementation and recommend strategies to strengthen policy effectiveness.
• Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
  
  • Design and conduct evaluations of access and quality initiatives.
  • Contribute to learning agendas, literature reviews, and best practice scans to inform future program development.
  • Develop and maintain documentation that supports transparency, accountability, and learning within the program.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with health care datasets.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities tailored to both policy and technical audiences.
• Knowledge of health policy, health system performance measurement, and quality improvement frameworks (e.g., CMS quality programs, NCQA, AHRQ).
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.

Who May Apply

This position, Health Policy Analyst (Job Requisition #53763), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Susan Barrett at susan.barrett@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. 

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

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: 11 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.

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