Salary: $4,488.00 - $5,618.00
Posted: 04/24/2015
Final Filing Date: 05/15/2015
Job Description:
Under the direction of the SSM II, Policy, Evaluation &
Research, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst will act as Covered
California's Policy and Evaluation Analyst by analyzing key policy and
operational issues and making recommendations to the Director of Program Policy
for future policy action and evaluation opportunities. Duties may include
access to information systems containing protected enrollee information,
including federal tax information, protected health information, and personally
identifying information.
We have one vacancy in the following Program Area :
POLICY/EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
Located in the Cal Expo area with free parking.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Acting as a department-wide resource for federal and state
policies impacting health exchanges. Conducting research and providing
expertise in development of Covered California policies. Partnering with
external stakeholders, consumer advocates, and other state agencies to
coordinate policy development. Conducting research and drafting options and
recommendations for the Covered California Board on outstanding policy issues.
Independently researching and evaluating emerging health
care policy and operational issues. Preparing policy papers and presentations
for Covered California executive staff, including developing options and
recommendations that will inform and guide decision-making. This includes
problem exploration and definition, conferring with program staff as necessary
to understand the programmatic impact of policy proposals, extracting
information from various data sources to develop assumptions and the associated
policy impacts, and preparing structured professional written reports of
findings.
Support the Policy team in evaluating Covered California
programs. Determine program elements to be evaluated, develop evaluation
standards, gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative evidence, perform
evaluation and summarize findings, and recommend applications of lessons
learned to improve program performance. Develop logic models and program
dashboards/scorecards to support ongoing program evaluation.
Managing, tracking, and developing work flow processes for a
wide variety of ad hoc projects. Development of policy matrices or other
tracking and measuring methods, utilizing communication, team work, and
organizational skills.
Establishing work plans and timelines for the completion of
work tasks, assignments, and projects. Editing policy and other internal
documents and written materials (such as federal reports, audit reports, sales
channel materials, and marketing materials) to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of information presented. As assigned, provide consultation and
advice to management on the development of Board approved strategic initiatives
impacting the Exchange. Represent Covered California in meetings with a variety
of stakeholders on policy matters. Maintain relationships with Exchange
partners in the areas of mutual interest.
Review and summarize health policy literature for the Policy
Director. Track and document Exchange Board policy actions. Update and maintain
a comprehensive policy library. Develop policy tools as needed, including
descriptions of policy issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Excellent attendance.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Demonstrates extreme tact and professionalism..
Ability to:
Meet short deadlines within conflicting duties and
assignments.
Speak effectively and generate written documents in a clear
and concise manner.
Manage multiple assignments with limited direct supervision.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of health care policy development processes at the
State and federal levels.
Ability to coordinate programs with local and federal
agencies, private agencies and health care providers.
Experience working under demanding time pressure and under
public scrutiny, while maintaining composure and a sense of humor.
Excellent research, analytical, communication and writing
skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform critical thinking and make
recommendations to management for informed decisions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbent may be required to work outside of normal
business hours and is required to carry an iPhone.
The incumbent must travel to satellite offices and partner
department sites throughout California.
Need to be able to lift 35 pounds or more, and have the
flexibility to crawl under and behind computer/network equipment.
Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment, under
artificial lighting, exposure to computer screens and other basic office
equipment, open office environment, work in a high-pressure fast-paced
environment, under time critical deadlines, work long hours, must be flexible
to work days/nights, weekends and select holidays as needed, during peak
periods, may be required to work overtime, appropriate dress for the office
environment.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The physical characteristics described here represent those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an
individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of
the job, on a case-by-case basis. Ability to attend work as scheduled and on a
regular basis and be available to work outside the normal workday when
required. Continuous: Upward and downward flexion of the neck. Frequent:
sitting for long periods of time (up to 70%), repetitive use of hands, forearms,
and fingers to operate computers, mouse, and dual computer monitors, printers,
and copiers (up to 70%), long periods of time at desk using a keyboard, manual
dexterity and sustained periods of mental activity are need, using headsets to
talk with internal and external customers for extended periods (up to 60%),
Frequent: walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting
of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level,
and lifting and carrying of files, and binders.
Note: Some of the above requirements may be accommodated for
otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
All applicants shall be subject to a pre-employment
background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a
pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department
of Justice to disclose criminal records.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS:
You must have eligibility in one of the following areas:
List, lateral transfer, reinstatement, or surplus.
Schedule and take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst
(AGPA) examination. To do so, please view the AGPA exam bulletin here for full
instructions.
Once you have taken and successfully passed the examination,
you will be added to the eligibility list.
Now you are eligible to apply for a job vacancy for that
classification.
All applicants must submit a signed Standard State
Application (STD 678), including position number, to the address provided
below. Applications will not be accepted by email.
All methods of appointment may be considered. Applications
will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for
an interview.
SROA/surplus/reemployment employees are encouraged to apply.
Surplus candidates must attach a copy of their surplus letter.
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