MHCC PROGRAM MANAGER

9990

MDH, Maryland Health Care Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21215

The Maryland Health Care Commission (the Commission) is seeking a candidate to serve as a Program Manager with superior Policy analytical skills and advanced SQL/SAS and Web programming experience. The successful candidate will assist the Chief for “APCD Reporting and Data Release” in (1) the design and conduct research and studies on the utilization and cost of health care services; (2) management and expansion of public healthcare price transparency initiatives undertaken by the Center (e.g., Wear The Cost Episodial Initiative and Reducing Healthcare Waste and Low-value care Initiative); (3) All-Payer Claims Database data release tracking and management for the Commission; (4) Conduct policy studies including cross-payer (private, Medicare, Medicaid) analysis; and testing of a model to provide analytical results from cross-payer data for approved studies. These studies and initiatives use healthcare data (health insurance claims and enrollment) from the Medical Care Data Base ― MCDB (Maryland’s All-Payer Claims Database ― APCD). The healthcare data consists of data from all major privately-insured payers and public payers (Medicare and Medicaid) in Maryland. Primary responsibilities of the position include Design and implement work plans, including monitoring of contractors, for (a) The “Wear the Cost” consumer website price transparency project; (b) Manages the Commission’s data requests with CMS, including keeping the Data Use Agreement (DUA) in compliance, making the requests for Medicare data, soliciting other state agencies as partners for the data, revising the DUA documents as needed, arranging for payment by other agencies and maintaining the reporting to CMS a record of how the state agencies are using the data; (d) Process All-Payer Claims Database data release tracking and data release management. Manage the Data Release Committee, assist requestors through the data release process, and work with requestors to implement meaningful and thorough data use agreements. Develop data release tracking application; (e) Designing protocols for data analysis. (f) Planning and conducting analysis file creation and data analyses using SQL/SAS, Tableau, and the Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) Tool. (g) Preparing written and graphic interpretations of analytical findings. (h) Assisting in the development and review of analytical reports created by outside contractors. (i) Website programming. Working with healthcare data (health insurance claims and eligibility) and excellent writing skills are required.

Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Statistics, Bio-Statistics, Management Information Systems, Public Health, or Health Economics.  Three (3) years of experience in statistical analyses, SQL/SAS/Web programming, Microsoft Business Intelligence Tool Applications (Dashboards), and Tableau are required.  The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and communicate orally and in writing is essential.  The applicant should demonstrate the ability to focus on details while achieving results according to external timelines. Experience conducting researches using large health care databases is a must. General knowledge of health insurance, including familiarity with the Affordable Care Act and potential uses of All-Payer Claims Databases, are preferred.  Working knowledge of the Prometheus software and Milliman’s Health Waste Calculator is desired.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

 This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A cover letter and resume must accompany the application.  Please upload both the cover letter and resume together under the resume section.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.