Executive Policy Specialist 2

Are you ready to use your expertise to shape the future of health care across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Department of Human Services' (DHS) Office of Policy Development invites you to launch a rewarding career dedicated to fostering safe, healthy, and vibrant communities. We are seeking a forward-thinking professional with experience in policy analysis, grant implementation, and data reporting to serve as a cornerstone of our Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP). This unique opportunity places you at the forefront of health care innovation, driving strategic initiatives that ensure every resident has access to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help build a healthier Pennsylvania!

As an Executive Policy Specialist 2, you will manage and coordinate key components of the Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP), focusing specifically on grant implementation, data reporting, and evaluation coordination. This role requires a high level of self-direction and the ability to resolve complex problems while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder interests. You will facilitate activities across internal and external groups to ensure RHTP initiatives align with federal mandates, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reporting requirements and cooperative agreement terms. A central part of your work will involve developing and tracking program metrics, establishing baselines and milestones, and identifying data gaps to support robust monitoring. Additionally, you will serve as a primary liaison with the University of Pittsburgh Medicaid Research Center, the DHS Director of Data and Analytics, and various regional partners. By coordinating with these entities, you will streamline data collection and analysis efforts to ensure all rural health transformation initiatives are data-driven and remain in full compliance with federal standards.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours will range from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. The selected candidate may determine a work schedule.
• Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. You will be required to travel across the Commonwealth for meetings or program-related activities.
• 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 as an Executive Policy Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of policy analysis and planning experience; and a master's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field; or
• Four years of policy analysis and planning experience; and a bachelor's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.