Job Description
Join Maryland's state government team in Baltimore and help shape critical public health policies! We're urgently seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to drive impactful initiatives that improve community health outcomes. This high-stakes role offers immediate opportunity to influence state-level decisions while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to serving Maryland residents. Apply now to be part of transformative change in state governance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex health policy issues and develop data-driven recommendations for legislative action
- Collaborate with state agencies to implement public health initiatives across Maryland jurisdictions
- Conduct comprehensive research on emerging health trends and regulatory impacts
- Prepare detailed policy briefs and legislative testimony for state policymakers
- Monitor federal policy changes and assess implications for Maryland's health programs
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute public health emergency response protocols
- Evaluate program effectiveness using quantitative metrics and stakeholder feedback
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of policy analysis experience in government or healthcare sector
- Expertise in Maryland state legislative processes and regulatory frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or SAS)
- Proven ability to manage high-impact projects under tight deadlines
- Strong knowledge of healthcare systems and public health emergencies
- Exceptional written communication skills for policy documents and reports