Health Policy Analyst - Center for Health Information & Analysis (CHIA)

Want to use your health care financial data analytics and reporting skills on the cutting edge of health care reform?

The Health Policy Analyst role is an exciting career building opportunity that is critical to the work of the Provider Financial Analysis group at CHIA. We are seeking a candidate who will contribute to the development and analysis of provider financial data sets. The successful candidate will be motivated and have a keen interest in financial and statistical analysis. S/he will join a team of talented analysts and will be responsible for performing financial analysis of costs, service utilization, and other data to inform policy decision-making. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual that is passionate about health care in the Commonwealth, collaborates well with teams, and delivers exceptional results.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Ability to read and interpret financial documents such as provider cost reports, financial reports, accounts, etc.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply statistical and financial methods and techniques to conduct financial and policy analyses
  • Possess solid presentation and communication skills to prepare general and statistical reports
  • Demonstrated ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical sequence
  • Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables
  • Ability to manage workload to simultaneously advance several projects with overlapping deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge of the Massachusetts health care system
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) at an intermediate level
  • Proficiency in database extraction and reporting software such as Access or SAS is preferred

For the complete job description and salary information, go to www.mass.gov/chia and click on Job Opportunities.

How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to CHIA.Careers@state.ma.us; please include Posting ID J41213 in the subject of your email and on your cover letter and resume.