Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Director Office of Health Strategy

Hybrid

Recruitment #230828-3110EX-001 Location Hartford, CT Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/25/2023 11:59:00 PM INTRODUCTION

Are you looking to Make Your ImpaCT in public service?

If so, then learn more about this exciting opportunity below and apply today!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut , Office of Health Strategy ( OHS ) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Deputy Director Office of Health Strategy . The OHS is seeking an experienced healthcare policy leader to assist the Commissioner in developing and implementing innovative healthcare policies for the state to drive affordability, quality and equity. This position will maintain local, regional and national stakeholder engagement in order to provide strategic policy development and support the mission of the agency.

HIGHLIGHTS

• ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours, typically Monday through Friday
• WORK HOURS: 8:00am to 4:00pm
  
  

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
• A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown's Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
• Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Professional growth and development opportunitie s
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
  
  

Client THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Direct staff and operations of the legal and legislative teams and work in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General on complex legal matters;
• Assist OHS Executive Director in formulating and advancing legislation, policy initiatives, regulations, and legal decisions to advance agency goals;
• Provide legal guidance and assistance to other senior staff and program staff in the preparation of legislative concepts and summaries as well as newly enacted legislation;
• Serve as liaison with the legislative and policy teams from OTG, OPM, state agencies , and state legislators; and
• Participate at a senior level in shaping the strategies and priorities of OHS to advance its goals.
  
  

ABOUT US

The mission of the OHS is to implement comprehensive, data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare, control costs and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut. OHS consists of three teams: Health Systems Planning, Health Innovation and Health Information Technology.

We are a small state agency, but we have an influential role shaping the future of health care in CT. Come join our team!

SELECTION PLAN

This position will be appointed by the Executive Director of the Office of Health Strategy in accordance with the provisions outlined in Sections 4-5 through 4-8, of the Connecticut General Statutes and Public Act 18-91.

Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

TO APPLY

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
  
  

AFTER YOU APPLY

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics .
  
  

CONNECT WITH US

• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
• Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@ct.gov .
  
  

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Health Strategy, this class is accountable for assisting the Executive Director in administering the overall implementation of data driven strategies that promote equal access to high quality health care, control costs and ensure better health for the people of Connecticut.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Serves as chief of operations for the overall management of the Office of Health Strategy; oversees fiscal and other administrative operations, staff development and planning; acts in the capacity of Executive Director in his/her absence; performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience addressing healthcare reform including initiatives such as quality measurement; primary care reform; cost containment, care delivery and payment reform
• Experience with the health advanced insurance market and healthcare financing
• Experience managing complex projects including supervising staff and consultants, setting goals and priorities, and overseeing budgets and grant requirements
• Experience analyzing data and preparing reports
• Experience with oral and written communication, including public speaking
  
  

CONCLUSION

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.