Human Services Policy Research and Evaluation

2 weeks ago

Dauphin County PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

**THE POSITION**:
Do you hold a strong understanding of the development and implementation of information systems and project management? Are you searching for a career where your talents can shine while earning a great salary and benefits? The Office of Medical Assistance Programs in the Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a skilled person who is interested in researching and interpreting policy for their Bureau of Data and Claims Management (BDCM).

This position is responsible for the research, analysis, strategic planning, organizing, and directing of large federal and state policy mandates or changes in relation to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). This position reports to the bureau director, has a high profile within DHS, and is expected to interact with all levels of the organization, with BDCM vendors, or with external stakeholders as needed.

Bring your research skills and public policy knowledge to the DHS and start your new and exciting Commonwealth career today

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:
The BDCM is responsible for the MMIS which supports all Medicaid programs across DHS, Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) directed mandates and reporting, statewide programs, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and waiver programs. These programs impact over 3 million residents of Pennsylvania receiving services from DHS.

The work involves evaluating, interpreting and identification of the state and federal/CMS regulations and mandates, defining and presenting strategic options to leadership for decision making, leading group decision making sessions, leading strategic planning sessions, and managing changes to completion. This is accomplished either as part of a larger project team or independently. This position is also responsible for responding directly to CMS’ proposed rulemaking during comment periods.

Work for this position is performed independently and supervised by the Bureau Director for achievement of goals through ongoing status meetings, reports, strategic planning meetings, and attainment of federal certification for new system modules.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

**Work Schedule and Additional Information**:

- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- ** Telework**:Under the current Administration, this position may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You would be required to report to the office 1 day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- ** Salary**:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum Experience and Training Requirements**:

- Four years of professional level experience in the fields of human services or health including experience in planning, analysis, research and demonstration, two years of which were in a consultative, supervisory, or administrative capacity; and a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by six [6] credits in quantitative analysis, research methods, advanced statistics or related coursework above the introductory level;_ _**or**:

- Two years of professional level experience in the fields of human services or health; and a master's degree in Public Administration, Policy and Program Analysis, Health Administration or related field that included planning and program analysis, research and demonstration; and included or was supplemented by six [6] credits in quantitative analysis, research methods or related coursework above the introductory level;_ _**or**:

- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

***
**Other Requirements**:

- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.

**How to Apply**:
**Veterans**:
**Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)**:

- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**:

- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:

- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test **once** for this posting.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video

**Health & Wellness**

We off

  • Human Services Analyst

    2 days ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Are you looking for a rewarding job making a difference in the lives of children? The Office of Children, Youth, and Families is seeking a Human Services Analyst to plan, review, analyze, and coordinate information, programs, and services related to children and youth in foster care. The focus of this role will be to improve permanency...

  • Human Services Program Representative 1

    2 days ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Are you an outstanding leader who also enjoys collaboration and being part of the team? Would you like to use your talents working in a fast-paced environment in a meaningful career? This Human Service Program Representative 1 position in the Office of Child Development and Early Learning provides you with an exciting opportunity! We are...

  • Human Services Program Representative 1

    4 weeks ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: **DESCRIPTION OF WORK**: Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. **Work Schedule and Additional Information**: - Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week - Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. - The Department of Human Services...

  • Human Resource Analyst 1

    1 month ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: **DESCRIPTION OF WORK**: - In this role, you will be coordinating time management processes and providing guidance to agency timekeepers in reporting and processing time, attendance, and overtime. Work may also include coordinating the review and approval of Leave Without Pay requests. This position requires you to maintain an extensive...

  • Health Data Analyst, DHHS Data, Systems,

    5 days ago

    Salt Lake County, United States Utah Department of Human Services Full time

    Job Description Health Data Analyst,  DHHS Data, Systems, & Evaluations The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),  Data, Sytems & Evaluations  team is looking for a Health Data Analyst.  Develop or modify established policies, guidelines, practices, etc. Work with a high level of autonomy and discretion with a high level of...

  • Deputy Director

    3 days ago

    Escambia County, United States Escambia County, FL Full time

    Close Date: May 23, 2024 The Deputy Director of Neighborhood and Human Services (NHS) manages, coordinates, and implements the activities for the department and develops and administers programs delivered to the citizens of Escambia County. The Deputy Director of Neighborhood and Human Services ensures that assigned program functions meet all applicable...

  • Human Relations Representative 1

    3 days ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Are you interested in investigating discrimination allegations and upholding fair treatment? Do you share our vision that all people in the great state of Pennsylvania will live, work, and learn in an environment free from unlawful discrimination and all forms of marginalization? If so, we welcome you as a potential member of our team to...

  • Civil Rights Outreach Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Are you interested in promoting equal opportunity for all and enforcing Pennsylvania’s civil rights laws that protect people from unlawful discrimination? We are seeking motivated individuals who are interested in performing civil rights outreach coordination. As Pennsylvania’s civil rights leader, it is our vision that all people in...

  • Employment Development and Debi Human Resource

    1 month ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: **DESCRIPTION OF WORK**: In this role, you will serve as the employee development specialist and the lead for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB or Board) diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion efforts. You will be working across the agency to incorporate these issues into the structure, program, policy development, and...

  • Research and Policy Associate

    4 weeks ago

    Wake County, United States State of North Carolina Full time

    SALARY GRADE: 23 The North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission seeks a qualified individual to fill its Research and Policy Associate position. The North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission, a permanent state commission, Policy, Research, Associate, Technology, Commission

  • Curriculum & Program Design Division Chief (Human

    2 days ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Do you have a passion for enhancing learning and professional talent development? This leadership position in the Office of Administration's Bureau of Talent Planning and Development impacts all Commonwealth employees by overseeing the creation of enterprise employee, supervisory, management, and leadership training and development...

  • Human Resource Assistant 2

    4 weeks ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: **DESCRIPTION OF WORK**: The main responsibility of this position is to offer support to employees by addressing any questions they may have regarding the workers' compensation program, policies, and procedures. Additionally, the role involves acting as a workers' compensation assistant, which includes initiating communication with injured...

  • Aging Services Specialist

    1 month ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Do you possess dynamic leadership skills and have a passion for serving Pennsylvania's older adult population? The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) is eager to welcome an Aging Services Specialist to assist in ensuring that all eligible residents receive the quality care and services for which they are entitled. Join us in our mission...

  • Human Resource Analyst 2

    2 weeks ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Are you ready to take your Human Resource career to the next level? The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for a Human Resource Analyst 2 (General) to serve as the Workplace Safety Coordinator which includes managing the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program and the State Employees Assistance Program (SEAP) for the Department. If you...

  • Research Fellow

    4 weeks ago

    PA, United States Guthrie Health Full time

    Position Summary: Program is designed to provide the research fellow with extensive clinical research experience in a non-profit healthcare organization through a one-year program. The research fellow will support research related activity for Donald Guthrie Foundation and its affiliates. The Research Fellow will operate under Donald Guthrie Foundation and...

  • Statistical Analyst, Health Services

    1 week ago

    Los Angeles County, CA, United States Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources Full time

    **EXAM NUMBER**:Y1749A- **TYPE OF RECRUITMENT**: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY**NO **WITHHOLDS** ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.** **ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES** - Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew...

  • Human Services Program Representative 2

    3 days ago

    Philadelphia County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: **DESCRIPTION OF WORK**: - As a Human Services Program Representative 2, you will supervise and strategize on risk management frameworks, oversee quality teams, and spearhead system enhancements to protect the health, safety, and rights of individuals with an intellectual disability, developmental disability, or autism. Your duties will...

  • Higher Education Associate 2

    1 month ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: Do you have professional experience and an appreciation for higher education? The Pennsylvania Department of Education is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Higher Education Associate 2. This position will give you the opportunity to perform advanced professional grant management, research, educational advisory,...

  • Research Data Specialist I

    1 month ago

    Sacramento County, CA, United States Department of Health Care Access and Information Full time

    **Hybrid Telework Opportunity** The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is the leader in collecting data and disseminating information about California's healthcare infrastructure. Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I of the Healthcare Payments Data (HPD) Unit, the Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) will serve as the data...

  • Public Health Program Administrator

    1 week ago

    Dauphin County, PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

    **THE POSITION**: **DESCRIPTION OF WORK**: As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will oversee the bureau's procurement documents related to research and collaboration with stakeholders, development and formulation of procurements, internal coordination, and calculation of budgets. You will also make decisions regarding the course of action to follow...