What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Market Oversight and Transparency position at Massachusetts Health Policy Commission?
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) seeks an Analyst to support the Market Oversight and Transparency (MOAT) department in conducting analyses of the health care system and evaluating the impact of significant health care provider changes on the competitive market and the state’s ability to meet the health care cost growth benchmark.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Analytics, the Analyst will support the development of methodologies to conduct quantitative analyses of the impact of provider market changes on health care costs and market functioning.
Duties of the position may include, but are not limited to:
Desired Qualifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors):
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range
$70,000-$100,000 annually
Salary is commensurate with experience. The HPC may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual selected.
Benefits
The HPC offers an outstanding and comprehensive package of employee benefits which should be considered toward overall compensation. These include:
Our Commitment:
The HPC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. We recognize that diversity in the workplace is a source of strength, vital to its ability to effectively advance its mission. The HPC is committed to:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Analytics, the Analyst will support the development of methodologies to conduct quantitative analyses of the impact of provider market changes on health care costs and market functioning.
Duties of the position may include, but are not limited to:
- Utilizing a range of data sources to conduct analyses, including payer-reported data on health care costs and utilization, claims data, discharge data, and survey data;
- Developing quantitative analysis methodologies, independently and in collaboration with a team, to support the department’s monitoring of the health care market;
- Reviewing spending trends and drivers for health care payers and providers in Massachusetts, assessing the structure and functioning of the health care system, and investigating opportunities to create a more affordable and equitable health care system;
- Developing internal data management processes, quality control processes, and other analytic best practices;
- Interpreting analytic results and presenting findings to colleagues and agency leadership;
- Contributing to project-based teams comprised of HPC staff and external consultants;
- Assisting with drafting reports and other written work products; and
- Providing support for analytic administrative tasks, such as acquisition and management of data sets.
Desired Qualifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors):
- At least 4 years of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience that has equipped the applicant with the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the position
- Proficiency programming with R, Stata, SAS, Python, or other standard statistical software
- Experience conducting quantitative analyses relating to health care spending, quality, access and/or equity
- Experience with or interest in working with health care claims data
- Excellent analytic and writing skills, including the ability to interpret and distill complex information into succinct products, and to tailor communication for various audiences
- The ability to balance multiple competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration amongst diverse viewpoints, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts
- A dedication to public service and a desire to advance a more transparent, accountable, and equitable health care system for all Massachusetts residents
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range
$70,000-$100,000 annually
Salary is commensurate with experience. The HPC may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual selected.
Benefits
The HPC offers an outstanding and comprehensive package of employee benefits which should be considered toward overall compensation. These include:
- 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- 75% state paid medical insurance premium
- Health, dental, and vision plans offered through the Group Insurance Commission
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
- Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
- Extended sick leave program participation
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
- A suite of well-being benefits
Our Commitment:
The HPC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. We recognize that diversity in the workplace is a source of strength, vital to its ability to effectively advance its mission. The HPC is committed to:
- Actively promoting diversity in our workforce, including greater racial and ethnic diversity, at all levels of the organization;
- Fostering a work environment in which all employees are inspired to do their best, strengthened by their different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences;
- Ensuring that no employee’s growth, achievement, or advancement is hindered because of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, genetic information, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability;
- Holding ourselves to a high standard of inclusion and opportunity that will serve as a model for other public and private employers throughout the Commonwealth;
- Promoting our core values of equal opportunity, equal justice, and inclusion in HPC actions and initiatives.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
