New job Senior Policy Analyst, Inspector General’s Policy & Government Division in Massachusetts

Senior Policy Analyst, Inspector General’s Policy & Government Division

Company : Office of the Inspector General
Salary : $73,000 - $83,000 a year
Location : Massachusetts

Full Description

The Office of the Inspector General (Office) seeks a team player who is highly motivated, results-driven and detail-oriented for the role of Senior Policy Analyst, with a primary focus on health care. Working in a collaborative and inclusive team environment, the successful candidate will work with the Policy & Government Division (P&G), which is responsible for conducting reviews of the Massachusetts Medicaid (MassHealth) and the Health Safety Net programs. The Senior Policy Analyst will lead reviews and work closely with other members of the P&G team to analyze data, health care claims, processes and policies in these programs.

The Office is at the forefront of promoting effective government and responsible use of public money and property. As the first state-level inspector general's office in the country, the Office's work improves transparency and accountability in government and seeks to prevent, detect and correct fraud, waste and abuse in the use of public resources.

The Office is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their work and service, to the diversity and excellence of its work and community. This is a full-time, benefited position. The OIG is currently operating remotely and will transition to a hybrid remote and in-person model in July.

The successful candidate will:

  • Work collaboratively with a team of professionals, including attorneys, investigators and data analysts.
  • Lead and participate in projects that identify and assess risks and vulnerabilities within the MassHealth and Health Safety Net programs.
  • Work with subject agencies to help minimize fraud, waste and abuse in MassHealth.
  • Evaluate, validate and interpret the results of data analysis.
  • Research statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Recommend actions to correct fraud, waste or abuse and improve the quality, integrity and efficiency of the MassHealth and Health Safety Net programs.
  • Create clear and accurate reports that include findings, recommendations, graphics and tables.


Qualifications


The successful candidate will have
:

  • At least 7 years of experience working with Medicaid policy, including but not limited to experience in the areas of health care policy, public administration, program development, program evaluation, performance audit, risk analysis or compliance.
  • Knowledge of health care coding, reimbursements and claims processing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of MassHealth's processes and regulations or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' processes and regulations.
  • Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitive data.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel data analytics tools
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a project and collaborate on a work product.
  • Outstanding written communication and editing skills.
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to present findings in a user-friendly manner to people with varying degrees of technical proficiency and health care knowledge.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.

The successful candidate may have:

  • Graduate or advanced undergraduate coursework in one or more of the following areas: health care policy, public administration, law, or a business-related field such as economics, business administration or data analytics.
  • Extensive knowledge of MassHealth and the Health Safety Net programs.
  • Experience working with or for MassHealth.
  • Experience using data analytics tools and software.
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing risks or fraud, waste and abuse and recommending controls.
  • Experience in health care auditing or investigations.
  • Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator certification.

Salary Range:

$73,000 - $83,000 (Commensurate with experience.)

The Office offers a comprehensive benefits package, work-life balance, flexible schedules, teleworking, and the opportunity for growth. Employees are encouraged to pursue professional development and volunteer opportunities consistent with the mission of the Office.

Learn more here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/oig-employment-opportunities#benefits-

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume and writing sample by June 25, 2021 to

Mary Beth Farrelly, Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Inspector General

Information about the Office of the Inspector General:

http://www.mass.gov/ig

https://www.mass.gov/learn-about-the-oig

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter12A

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/oig-annual-reports

Diversity Officer:

Mary Beth Farrelly

The Office of the Inspector General is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. The Office does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. The Office promotes access, inclusion and diversity for all staff, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding working environment and in keeping with its mission. The Office actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce and is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.


Official Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place
Job: Unclassified
Agency: Office of the Inspector General
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Jun 10, 2021, 10:30:26 AM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 73,000.00 - 83,000.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Mary Beth Farrelly - 6177228832

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