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The State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is now hiring for a Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Policy Development Coordinator in Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division (HHSPPD).

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT easily accessible to all major highways.
• LOCATION: OPM, Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division
• ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
• WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
• SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday

• Lead collection, analysis, and reporting of state's cost growth benchmark, primary care spending targets, and quality measures.
• Analyze healthcare data to identify key trends and support interagency work and collaboration with external partners to develop policy solutions on health care affordability, access and quality.
• Guide interstate collaborations with national policy experts and manage external stakeholder groups to develop health policy strategies.

At the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM), we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

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In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for the cost analysis and research used to develop state government policy for the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. It coordinates the review, analysis, development and implementation of policy and programs for state agencies, towns and municipalities.

• Facilitate and lead Connecticut's health care benchmark initiative, including the cost-growth benchmark, primary care spending target, and quality benchmark data collection and analysis.
• Develop strategic vision for health care affordability, access and the health care benchmark initiative.
• Develop policy and facilitate additional analyses, as necessary, to support those policies.
• Engage and cultivate stakeholder partnerships to support benchmark initiative goals.
• Analyze healthcare data and identify important trends to develop written reports, policy briefs and make recommendations to Executive Branch leadership.
• Manage the Benchmark Team, budget, and associated contractors.
• Lead interagency collaboration and communication on innovative health care payment models and reforms.
• Facilitate and lead Interstate collaboration with NASHP, Peterson-Milbank, and others concerning state health care strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration with regional state partners and other Connecticut state agencies.
• Perform related duties as required by the Senior Policy Advisor to the OPM Secretary and the Assistant Division Director of HHSPPD.

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration including policy development, coordination, cost benefit analysis and implementation;
• Considerable knowledge of state, federal and municipal legislative processes;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate policy and programs;
• Coordinate and implement policy development activities and prepare and present effective reports and presentations.

Six (6) years of experience with major responsibility for the review, analysis, coordination and administration of policies and programs in a large governmental, public affairs or business organization.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in public administration or political science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience in health policy;
• Experience with health care markets, insurance regulation, cost containment strategies or payment reform;
• Experience building and maintaining interpersonal relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders, including hospitals, health systems, insurance carriers, and state agencies;
• Experience in project management;
• Experience working within the state legislative process and engaging with legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly;
• Experience explaining complex or technical subject matter to a diverse set of stakeholders;
• Experience managing teams and providing leadership for multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives; and
• An advanced degree or equivalent experience in health care, health care administration, or public policy with a health care focus.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.