Health Services Policy Supervisor (PN 20013841)

Health Services Policy Supervisor

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a strategic leader to serve as subject matter expert in health services research, regulatory compliance and program oversight. This role drives statewide healthcare policy implementations, quality monitoring and financial stewardship while leading high-impact initiatives that supports public health and patient safety. Duties include:

Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight:

• Develop research agendas and implementation plans for statewide initiatives.
• Oversee quality of care monitoring and mandated data collection efforts.
• Provide expert guidance on rule interpretation, application and program implementation.
• Direct daily operations of Community Health Assurance (CHA) programs.
• Identify staffing needs, coach team members and manage performance evaluations.

Regulatory Compliance and Policy Development:

• Develop, revise and implement healthcare regulations aligned with public health priorities.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing healthcare facilities.
• Establish processes for evaluating regulatory, technical, and financial documentation.
• Conduct regulatory data analysis to assess healthcare outcome and trends.
• Research federal and state legislative updates to guide program administration.

Research, Data analytics and Reporting:

• Conduct advanced statistical and multivariable analyses to evaluate healthcare services.
• Develop analytical reports and policy recommendations for agency leadership.
• Oversee research initiatives related to acute and long-term care services.
• Translate data findings into actionable policy and operational improvements.
• Maintain program databases and documentation systems.

Financial and Grant Management Oversight:

• Oversee fiscal administration of programs totaling approximately $50M.
• Develop and manage state and federal budgets, grants, and contracts.
• Monitor spending, allotments, and funding compliance.
• Coordinate federal funding applications and reporting requirements.
• Oversee personal service contracts, subgrants, and grant compliance reviews.
• Provide budget analysis and regular financial reporting to leadership.

External Relations and Government Affairs:

• Serve as liaison with Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS), state agencies, healthcare providers, and external partners.
• Represent the agency in legislative discussion, hearings, and rule review committees.
• Prepare documentation for legal proceedings and enforcement actions.
• Present policy analysis and findings to stakeholders and constituent groups.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Option 1:

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework AND 12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field
• 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis
• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques, management or acting as leader of project team
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

Or

Option 2:

• Completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field
• 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis
• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques, management or acting as leader of project team
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

Or

Option 3:

• 12 mos. exp. as Health Services Policy Specialist, 65212
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. as leader of project team involved in health services research &/or health policy analysis.

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Health Administration. Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analytics, Health Administration. Professional Skills: Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication.

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your Civil Service Application. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 15, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($43.09 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($45.51) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities