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Health Policy Analyst - Strategic Initiatives Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Pay found in job post Retrieved from the description. Base pay range $63,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Tue Jan 28 2025 Job Description: The State University of New York (SUNY) invites applications for the position of Health Policy Analyst in the Office of Health and Hospital Affairs. The SUNY System includes 29 state-operated campuses, 30 community colleges and five statutory colleges administered by private institutions of higher education located throughout the State. The System also includes four academic medical centers (Buffalo, Stony Brook, Upstate, and Downstate), three tertiary care hospitals, the College of Optometry, the Long Island Veteran's Home, clinical practices, and other related healthcare facilities. The Office of Health and Hospital Affairs (OHHA) at SUNY System Administration, facilitates and supports the strategic direction, policy, operations, and advocacy for: SUNY's health care facilities and practices; campus healthcare, mental health and wellness for students; and, healthcare workforce. The health policy analyst provides analytic, research, and policy support on a variety of exciting and impactful projects in the Health and Hospital Affairs portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a balance of strong quantitative skills and dedication to understanding project content areas, ensuring comprehensive analysis and informed decision-making for effective solutions. The Health Policy Analyst will focus on Special Projects. These projects involve managing complex, high-priority projects as they present, requiring rapid development of knowledge in diverse areas. Projects may include addressing emerging healthcare challenges, healthcare transformation, supporting strategic planning, risk assessment and mitigation and aligning initiatives with intuitional goals. Special projects emphasize adaptability, data-driven decision-making, and proactive approach to acquiring and applying knowledge relevant to the project scope. Responsibilities Provide general analytical support and interpretation. Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis for proposals, projects, and program implementation. Prepare clear, comprehensive reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders, and make recommendations. Conduct policy research and analysis. Actively monitor, collate, and interpret national and state healthcare trends. Review, understand, summarize and analyze health-related legislation, regulations and other policies issues that impact campus/hospitals/healthcare facilities/clinical practices/healthcare workforce. Conduct data analysis, management, and visualization. Collect, organize, and manage datasets related to projects. Compile and critically analyze healthcare data, ensuring accuracy and reliability, to assess outcomes and inform decision making. Produce effective visualizations to present data insights clearly and effectively communicate data findings. As a Health Policy Analyst, tasks assigned to you may include, but are not limited to: Preparing research briefs and summaries on emerging topics, healthcare trends, legislative activities, and projects. Assisting in drafting program guidelines, policies, and procedures to support program development and implementation. Creating funding allocation models to ensure efficient resource distribution for new initiatives. Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis to inform decision-making and evaluate project outcomes. Reviewing and assessing plans, proposals, and applications submitted for initiatives to ensure alignment with program objectives and guidelines. Project managing and coordinating timelines, deliverables, reports and stakeholder communications. Monitoring and evaluating ongoing projects to measure effectiveness, identify challenges, and recommend improvements. Given the dynamic nature of healthcare and changing office needs, other duties may be assigned. Job Requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques Ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions Organizational skills and project management Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving Demonstrated experience and interest in emerging and innovative healthcare issues is preferred Additional Information Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $63,000-$72,000 annually. State Title: Assistant to Director 13 (Grade MP5) and is a Management Confidential position. Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our MC benefits summary for additional information. Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union. This position will be based in Albany, NY. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. SUNY System Administration Benefits SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include: Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement. Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles. Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category. Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations. Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position. 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