Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Policy Development Coordinator Policy Development Coordinator

Introduction The Position

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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• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM .
• Salary Calculations:
  For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to opm.recruitment .

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…