Medicaid Budget and Policy Analyst

Introduction The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Office of Policy Initiatives and Budget (OPIB) is recruiting to fill a full-time Medicaid Budget and Policy Analyst position. DHS strives to protect and promote the health and safety of all people of Wisconsin through the efforts of a dedicated workforce. DHS is one of the largest state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $20 billion and more than 6,700 employees. DHS oversees Medicaid, the single largest program in the state budget along with other health and human service programs. This position is headquartered at our central office at 201 E. Washington Ave in downtown Madison. The position can work remotely most of the time but will be required to report to the Madison office at least one day every two weeks. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package , including: • 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. • Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service . • Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2026 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package! • Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings . • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer. Position Summary As a Medicaid Budget and Policy Analyst, you will be responsible for providing fiscal and policy analysis in support of DHS Office of the Secretary and Division activities. You will serve as lead analyst for assigned Medicaid programs and service areas administered by the DHS Division of Medicaid Services. Responsibilities include: • Contributing analysis to the Medicaid cost projection and budget process. This includes tracking and analyzing Medicaid claims, encounters, fiscal transactions, and program enrollment using data from multiple sources and making recommendations on trend adjustments and other budget assumption changes needed to maximize the Medicaid cost projection's accuracy. • Developing new budget and policy initiatives for possible inclusion in the biennial budget or separate legislation. • Managing relationships and coordinating information sharing between the Department, the State Budget Office (SBO), and the Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) related to assigned Medicaid programs and service areas. Salary Information The starting pay is between $40.00 and $44.00 per hour (approximately between $83,200 and $91,500 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Budget and Policy Analyst Agency - Advanced and is in pay schedule and range 81/03. Job Details • All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. • Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided. • DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all the following: • analyzing public policy issues, proposals, or legislation. • analyzing data and forecasting costs using Excel or other software (e.g., SAS, R, Stata, etc.). • preparing options or issue papers, reports, or similar written analytical products on public policy topics. Well-qualified applicants will also have work experience with one or more of the following: • the Wisconsin budgeting process. • analyzing fiscal implications and recommending alternatives. • analyzing public priorities or budget proposals related to health care initiatives. Your letter of qualifications is limited two (2) pages, and your resume is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here . How To Apply Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application. Helpful Information: • Once an application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. • You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. • Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. • Please monitor your email for communications related this position. • Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. • If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs . • For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Shannon Kavorik in Human Resources at [email protected] DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here . Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is February 9th at 11:59pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Apply tot his job