Human Services Analyst

Begin an exciting opportunity with the Department of Human Services! The Office of Medical Assistance Programs is seeking an individual with strong communication and analytical skills to join our team as a Human Services Analyst. If you thrive in a challenging, fast-paced work environment and want to make a difference in the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians, apply today!

As a Human Services Analyst, you will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating statewide Medical Assistance (MA) policies related to MA General Provisions, MA Managed Care, and MA Payment Policy to ensure compatibility and compliance with state and federal Medicaid requirements. This will involve analyzing Pennsylvania Medicaid reforms and related policy initiatives, including the development and submission of the federally approved 1915(b) MA Managed Care waiver and amendments to the waiver. In this position, you will also be responsible for aspects of planning, budget, policy, and program development related to assigned policy areas. You can expect to be the primary lead for updates related to telehealth, the Medical Assistance Transportation Program, the MA Program Fee Schedule, and emerging service provisions. Additionally, you will serve on the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee and Consumer Subcommittee Management and Operations team, as well as serve as a liaison for assigned managed care organizations.

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, with a minimum of one to two days per month in the office based on needs of the bureau. 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.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience developing, implementing, or evaluating human services, social services, health care services, or health care insurance programs.

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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• 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.
• Your results will be provided via email.