Public Health Program Associate 1

Public Health Program Associate 1 Are you searching for the chance to begin a meaningful, professional career that supports better health outcomes for families across the state? Apply for this Public Health Program Associate 1 position with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department's Bureauof Managed Care. This role will allow you to participate in and receive on the job training to learn the multifaceted way the state agencies collaborate in regard to insurer and managed care reporting, complaints, grievances, enforcement, application reviews and more. Apply today and be part of a team that helps ensure fair and accessible health coverage. This role supports the work of the Bureau by helping review applications, organize materials, and assist in carrying out important oversight activities. It provides structured learning and hands-on experience in many aspects of health insurance regulation. As a Public Health Program Associate 1, you will perform the following duties: Application Review: Review applications for completeness and accuracy based on laws, regulations, and guidelines Policy Support: Assist in the development of policy materials, program proposals, and related documents Inquiry Monitoring: Monitor incoming questions to identify trends that may require additional guidance or support Case Preparation: Learn how to prepare, organize, and support consumer appeal case reviews Data Familiarization: Become familiar with data collection processes to help prepare reports and analyses Team Assistance: Support staff in activities related to compliance with state and federal requirements Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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. Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree in health, social or behavioral sciences, statistics, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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. 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 and click on Veterans. 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.