HEALTH POLICY ANALYST II

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Maryland Cannabis Administration, Division of Policy Implementation, Linthicum, Maryland

This position will be responsible for providing analysis and operational support to the Office of Policy and Government Affairs (OPGA), within the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). This position will assist with evaluating policies and with regulatory matters.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching, and developing health care services, policies and programs.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field for one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field for the required experience.

The desired candidate should have experience dealing with legislative and regulatory matters at the State and/or federal level, including evaluating, analyzing and/or implementing policies and programs. The desired candidate should also have professional experience analyzing legislative or statutory language, as well as drafting regulatory, sub-regulatory, and/or legislative language. Additionally, the desired candidate should have professional experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines. Furthermore, the desired candidate should have professional experience gathering information, creating reports, and analyzing quantitative data, along with professional experience using Microsoft Excel. Finally, the desired candidate should have professional experience and/or an educational background in Public Policy or Public Administration.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MCA, Office of Human Resources, 849 International Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. 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. Only additional materials which 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 MCA's Office of Human Resources, at (410) 487-8060 or (443) 761-8194. You may also reach us via email, at mca.employment@maryland.gov.

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) 487-8060 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 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.