SENIOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY ANALYST
Apply NowCompany: State of Rhode Island
Location: Providence, RI 02902
Description:
Salary : $86,230.00 - $97,751.00 Annually
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: Non-Union (99)
Job Number: 2470-80701-31
Department: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Division: Rhode Island Health Benefits Exchange
Opening Date: 02/08/2025
Closing Date: 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 134A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: Non-Union (99)
Assignment(s)/Comments: At HealthSource RI, this role will serve as the Senior Policy Analyst. Please see the Supplemental-Info/Skills-Preferred section below for more specifics.
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: At a significant level of expertise, to undertake professional special and recurring assignments involving analysis and research of complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, regulation, or policy structures including, but not limited to, forecasting revenue and budget drivers such as program growth and/or enrollment, evaluating expenditures and investments; with a significant level of latitude and independence, to assess, initiate, and interpret governmental economic factors and policy in order to perform cost-benefit analysis and research of a quantitative and qualitative nature used to develop state government policy and programs and evaluate their effect; to determine the impact of legislation proposed by the Governor and/or General Assembly; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in the utilization for professional standards and techniques; work is reviewed through conferences and reports upon completion for results obtained and for conformance to law, rules and regulations, instructions, objectives and departmental policies.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise less experienced personnel assigned to assist on a regular project basis or; ensures that work products are developed in a qualitative and timely manner.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
At a significant level of expertise, to undertake professional special and recurring assignments involving analysis and research of complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, regulation, or policy structures including, but not limited to, forecasting revenue and budget drivers such as program growth and/or enrollment, evaluating expenditures and investments.
With a significant level of latitude and independence, to assess, initiate, and interpret governmental economic factors and policy in order to perform cost-benefit analysis and research of a quantitative and qualitative nature used to develop state government policy and programs and evaluate their effect.
To provide a high level of expertise in research design, analysis and data needed to examine issues, trends and program evaluations.
To assist and act in a confidential capacity to managers who formulate, determine and effectuate management policies, program structures, fiscal and budgetary funding and allocations.
To perform complex analysis of statewide multidisciplinary operational issues by utilizing econometric and other statistical methods to assess and forecast revenue associated items and expenditure drivers and apply data analysis protocols to reach accurate conclusions.
To interpret and apply policies, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. in performing policy analysis.
To identify, analyze and estimate the impact, including the economic impact through the use of economic models, of changes in policy, business practices, program performance, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. to existing programs or the establishment of new programs.
To estimate the impact on the state budget of program and policy changes and the impact of legislation proposed by the Governor and/or the General Assembly.
To utilize research data in order to make recommendations to policy officials to improve existing programs, combine programs, utilize resources and determine the net impact and feasibility of such proposed changes.
To write policy and position memos, technical reports or other documents based upon research, investigation or analysis.
To present analysis results and make recommendations to policy officials with information necessary to make informed decisions and take appropriate action on specific state program operations, issues and policies.
To develop recommendations designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
As required, contacts key management to explain proposals, resolve differences, secure coordination and cooperation in current and proposed studies.
To attend meetings with appropriate personnel to discuss recommendations and related implementation issues, as required.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of policy analysis including policy development, coordination, economic analysis, cost-benefit analysis and implementation; a thorough knowledge of the organizational structures common in government and the functions of departments and agencies therein; a thorough knowledge of organization and management including public administration, governmental budgeting and program evaluation; a working knowledge of the role of outside interest groups in the formulation of policy; the ability to identify problem areas and to work with great independence in analyzing and evaluating highly complex statistical data; the ability to apply logic and analytical techniques to determine underlying principles, reasons, patterns, or facts associated with data and other information to draw conclusions; the ability to supervise and coordinate assigned subordinate staff on a regular project basis; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and municipal officials, superiors, subordinates and the public; the ability to prepare clear and concise objective analyses and recommendations; the ability to use statistical software in performing complex research and preparing conclusions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a closely related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: significant employment in a professional position performing review and analysis of policies and programs in a governmental, public affairs or business context.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
This position is within HealthSource RI, a division of the Department of Administration. To be a successful candidate for the role, the following skills and knowledge are preferred:
Expertise on Federal health reform legislation, in particular the Affordable Care Act;
Experience working with State policies, legislation, and budgets related to HealthSource RI, as well as partner agencies such as the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services;
Experience in performing expert or academic analysis of state and federal policies and statutes;
Recent familiarity with policies that impact customers of HealthSource RI and related programs such as Medicaid.
HealthSource RI's Senior Policy Analyst will be responsible for documenting agency policy decisions and ensuring that decisions are clearly and appropriately communicated. They will provide support and research to strategic policy planning work within the agency, and on a day-to-day basis, work closely with and report directly to the agency's Director of Policy, Plans & Applied Research. This position will collaborate with reporting and analytics resources within the agency to supplement policy decisions with data and to measure the effectiveness of policies implemented by the agency. The policy analyst will track legislation state and federal legislation related to the agencies work and will facilitate comments and responses to proposed legislation. They will be responsible for leading agency work related to federal waiver(s) and associated program management. They may also be asked to serve as a resource to the agency's plan management personnel as needed during the rate review process.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
Location : Providence, RI
Job Type: Non-Union (99)
Job Number: 2470-80701-31
Department: DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Division: Rhode Island Health Benefits Exchange
Opening Date: 02/08/2025
Closing Date: 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 134A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: Non-Union (99)
Assignment(s)/Comments: At HealthSource RI, this role will serve as the Senior Policy Analyst. Please see the Supplemental-Info/Skills-Preferred section below for more specifics.
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: At a significant level of expertise, to undertake professional special and recurring assignments involving analysis and research of complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, regulation, or policy structures including, but not limited to, forecasting revenue and budget drivers such as program growth and/or enrollment, evaluating expenditures and investments; with a significant level of latitude and independence, to assess, initiate, and interpret governmental economic factors and policy in order to perform cost-benefit analysis and research of a quantitative and qualitative nature used to develop state government policy and programs and evaluate their effect; to determine the impact of legislation proposed by the Governor and/or General Assembly; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of a superior with latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in the utilization for professional standards and techniques; work is reviewed through conferences and reports upon completion for results obtained and for conformance to law, rules and regulations, instructions, objectives and departmental policies.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise less experienced personnel assigned to assist on a regular project basis or; ensures that work products are developed in a qualitative and timely manner.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
At a significant level of expertise, to undertake professional special and recurring assignments involving analysis and research of complex and critical issues impacting the state budget, regulation, or policy structures including, but not limited to, forecasting revenue and budget drivers such as program growth and/or enrollment, evaluating expenditures and investments.
With a significant level of latitude and independence, to assess, initiate, and interpret governmental economic factors and policy in order to perform cost-benefit analysis and research of a quantitative and qualitative nature used to develop state government policy and programs and evaluate their effect.
To provide a high level of expertise in research design, analysis and data needed to examine issues, trends and program evaluations.
To assist and act in a confidential capacity to managers who formulate, determine and effectuate management policies, program structures, fiscal and budgetary funding and allocations.
To perform complex analysis of statewide multidisciplinary operational issues by utilizing econometric and other statistical methods to assess and forecast revenue associated items and expenditure drivers and apply data analysis protocols to reach accurate conclusions.
To interpret and apply policies, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. in performing policy analysis.
To identify, analyze and estimate the impact, including the economic impact through the use of economic models, of changes in policy, business practices, program performance, federal or state laws and regulations, etc. to existing programs or the establishment of new programs.
To estimate the impact on the state budget of program and policy changes and the impact of legislation proposed by the Governor and/or the General Assembly.
To utilize research data in order to make recommendations to policy officials to improve existing programs, combine programs, utilize resources and determine the net impact and feasibility of such proposed changes.
To write policy and position memos, technical reports or other documents based upon research, investigation or analysis.
To present analysis results and make recommendations to policy officials with information necessary to make informed decisions and take appropriate action on specific state program operations, issues and policies.
To develop recommendations designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
As required, contacts key management to explain proposals, resolve differences, secure coordination and cooperation in current and proposed studies.
To attend meetings with appropriate personnel to discuss recommendations and related implementation issues, as required.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of policy analysis including policy development, coordination, economic analysis, cost-benefit analysis and implementation; a thorough knowledge of the organizational structures common in government and the functions of departments and agencies therein; a thorough knowledge of organization and management including public administration, governmental budgeting and program evaluation; a working knowledge of the role of outside interest groups in the formulation of policy; the ability to identify problem areas and to work with great independence in analyzing and evaluating highly complex statistical data; the ability to apply logic and analytical techniques to determine underlying principles, reasons, patterns, or facts associated with data and other information to draw conclusions; the ability to supervise and coordinate assigned subordinate staff on a regular project basis; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and municipal officials, superiors, subordinates and the public; the ability to prepare clear and concise objective analyses and recommendations; the ability to use statistical software in performing complex research and preparing conclusions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Public or Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a closely related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: significant employment in a professional position performing review and analysis of policies and programs in a governmental, public affairs or business context.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
This position is within HealthSource RI, a division of the Department of Administration. To be a successful candidate for the role, the following skills and knowledge are preferred:
Expertise on Federal health reform legislation, in particular the Affordable Care Act;
Experience working with State policies, legislation, and budgets related to HealthSource RI, as well as partner agencies such as the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services;
Experience in performing expert or academic analysis of state and federal policies and statutes;
Recent familiarity with policies that impact customers of HealthSource RI and related programs such as Medicaid.
HealthSource RI's Senior Policy Analyst will be responsible for documenting agency policy decisions and ensuring that decisions are clearly and appropriately communicated. They will provide support and research to strategic policy planning work within the agency, and on a day-to-day basis, work closely with and report directly to the agency's Director of Policy, Plans & Applied Research. This position will collaborate with reporting and analytics resources within the agency to supplement policy decisions with data and to measure the effectiveness of policies implemented by the agency. The policy analyst will track legislation state and federal legislation related to the agencies work and will facilitate comments and responses to proposed legislation. They will be responsible for leading agency work related to federal waiver(s) and associated program management. They may also be asked to serve as a resource to the agency's plan management personnel as needed during the rate review process.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.