Associate Health Care Management Systems Analyst (NY HELPS) - 61116

Duties Description This incumbent will function as one of the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Unit Leads within the Global Cap and Supplemental Programs Bureau of OHIP’s Division of Finance and Rate Setting (DFRS) and will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and forecasting the federally required UPL. The Federally mandated UPL program provides annual supplemental payments (over $800 million) to providers based on federal matching funds for Medicare equivalent Medicaid services. The incumbent will support the UPL program in alignment with federal requirements. Key Responsibilities Supervise professional staff in the administration of program activities. Establish the annual physician UPL. Prepare State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and analyze all program SPAs that impact the UPL demonstration. Work collaboratively with physician practice plans and consultants. Interact and collaborate with rate‐setting, fiscal management, and program staff within the Department and other state agencies that interact with the UPL program. Draft reports for executive staff. Determine and oversee staff assignments related to the UPL. Review and provide feedback on staff assignments and work products. Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent competitive service as an Associate Health Care MSA, SG‑23. Permanent Transfer Candidates Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent‑permanent competitive service in a title at or above SG‑21, eligible for transfer to Associate Health Care MSA, SG‑23 under section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law. Provisional Appointment In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. Provisional appointment candidates must be current NYS Department of Health employees with one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service as a Senior Health Care Management Systems Analyst. NY HELPS Non‑Competitive Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and three years of specialized experience in health care financing or health services research in finance, design, or implementation, with one year of experience conducting public policy research and analysis in finance. Preferred Qualifications Critical thinking and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, problem‑solving independence, and professional work experience in policy, projections, and trend analysis. Ability to collaborate with department staff and other state agencies. Additional Comments Microsoft Excel knowledge, skills, and abilities are a requirement. Benefits Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Department of Health