What: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Medicaid Services (DMS); Bureau of Rate Setting (BRS) is recruiting to fill a vacancy for a Budget and Policy Analyst in Madison.
Where We're Located: DHS is located at 1 W. Wilson Street in the heart of downtown Madison; near the State Capitol and the Monona Terrace, the Wednesday Farmers' Market, the Madison Metro route and the Capital City bike path. Enjoy working in one of Wisconsin's most historic government buildings located along the shore of Lake Monona.
What We Offer: State of Wisconsin benefits include nearly 4 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, ample sick time, a top rated health plan, an exceptional retirement plan, and multiple low-cost insurance options. In addition, DHS also offers free on-site yoga classes and a new on-site fitness center. We offer a team-oriented atmosphere and a focus on work-life balance. Click THIS VIDEO to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!
Position Summary:
The Budget and Policy Analyst is responsible for work in the areas of hospital rate setting, data analytics, pay-for-performance quality initiatives, and policy research, analysis, and implementation. This position helps guarantee accurate reimbursement and policy development for the State's over $2 billion in annual payments to hospitals. This position works under the general direction of the Hospital Policy and Rate Setting Section Chief in the Bureau of Rate Setting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide analytical, policy, and budgetary support for the Medicaid program's hospital policy and rate setting area
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of pay-for-performance and quality promotion policies for the hospital policy area within the Medicaid program
- Analyze, develop, evaluate, and monitor the complex federal and state regulations and legislation
- Understand, research, and provide input into the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) configuration
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications:
- Experience using Excel, Business Objects, SAS, SPSS, R, or similar software to perform data analysis, extraction, and manipulation.
- Experience writing and presenting papers, reports, articles, or similar documents on topics related to data, policy, or economic analysis.
- Experience analyzing, developing, or reviewing government, business, or health care policies that can impact many individuals, businesses, and organizations.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working with Medicaid programs or information systems.
- Education or experience in statistics or economics.
- Experience working independently, tracking timelines, and coordinating work across business areas, etc.
Click on the Preview Assessment link near the top of this announcement to view the qualifications that will be evaluated in the initial part of the selection process.
Interested applicants must apply online via Wisc.Jobs. To apply for this position, click “Log In” to access your existing account or to create a new account if you do not already have an account in the system. After you have logged in, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information and attach a resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. To be considered for this position applicants must complete the online process. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application at DHS and is used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to this job. For suggestions on what to include when developing your resume and letter, please click here. Applicants deemed eligible may be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Current or former classified state employees must complete the online application process to apply. Pay for current State of Wisconsin employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.
Please note important information regarding this recruitment will be communicated via email.
Salary: The starting salary is between $57,200-$74,880 per year depending upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits. This position is in pay schedule and range 81-03. A 12 month probationary period is required.
Contact: Roanne Quinn, Human Resources Generalist, 608-267-4945, Roanne.quinn@dhs.wisconsin.gov