FYI: This is a grant-funded position requiring at least two years experience in 
health services research, quantitative analysis, and/or policy analysis.

Full announcement: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?
id=281800011

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Research Analyst

Hilltop Institute
Baltimore, Maryland


The Organization:The Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore 
County (UMBC) is a nationally recognized research center dedicated to 
improving the health and social outcomes of vulnerable populations. Hilltop 
conducts research, analysis, and evaluation for Maryland state agencies, 
other states, the federal government, foundations, and non-profit 
organizations.

Hilltop has nationally renowned expertise in Medicaid and in improving publicly 
funded health care systems. Formed in 1994 in a unique collaboration with the 
Maryland Medicaid program, Hilltop has grown to address issues that touch 
upon not only Medicaid, but also other publicly administered programs such as 
aging services, public health, Medicare, behavioral health, oral health, state 
coverage initiatives, and federally funded AIDS initiatives. Hilltop's 
interdisciplinary team of professionals includes clinicians, economists, 
attorneys, financial analysts, social scientists, and SAS programmers. Hilltop 
staff have extensive experience in health services delivery, data systems 
design, and public policy analysis. Hilltop is committed to addressing complex 
issues through informed, objective, and innovative research and analytics. For 
more on The Hilltop Institute, go to www.hilltopinstitute.org 
<http://www.hilltopinstitute.org/> .

This position is in Hilltop's Long-Term Supports and Services Unit, which is 
experiencing growth in both its client base and project portfolio. Hilltop works 
with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop new 
Medicaid long-term care delivery and financing models for people with chronic 
conditions and disabilities, and has been assisting the state with 
implementation of its federally sponsored Money Follows the Person program. 
In New Mexico, Hilltop helped develop and implement a new Medicaid 
coordinated long-term services program that encourages community living for 
persons who might otherwise be in nursing homes, as well as a self-
directed "Cash & Counseling" waiver program called Mi Via. Hilltop is assisting 
Rhode Island with resource mapping and budget forecasting aimed at 
transforming Rhode Island's community-based long-term supports and services 
system. Hilltop is also evaluating New Jersey's Long-Term Care Systems 
Transformation Grant funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 
Services and its Community Living Program funded by the U.S. Administration 
on Aging. Hilltop has a particular interest in persons who are dually eligible for 
Medicare and Medicaid and how coverage under both of these insurance 
programs impacts utilization, service delivery, and costs.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out research 
and policy analysis related to long-term supports and services for older adults 
and adults with disabilities. Specific duties include: working in cross-functional 
teams comprised of researchers, analysts, and programmers; conducting 
qualitative and quantitative research on long-term supports and services, 
including literature reviews, internet research, primary data collection, data 
analysis, and preparation of analytical reports; working with clients to identify 
emerging policy issues in long-term care for vulnerable populations, conducting 
objective policy analysis, and formulating policy options; working with 
Maryland and other states to reform the long-term care system through 
research, policy analysis, program development and implementation, and 
evaluation; assisting states in developing innovative Medicaid waiver programs 
for home and community-based services and managed long-term ca re; 
communicating research findings through reports, issue briefs, and 
presentations to professional audiences; and performing other duties as 
assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in 
public policy, economics, public health, or a related field and at least two 
years experience in health services research, quantitative analysis, and/or 
policy analysis. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
and have strong analytical and effective communications (both verbal and 
written) skills.

Desired Qualifications: Working knowledge of publicly funded health programs 
such as Medicare and Medicaid; experience with quantitative analysis of large 
data sets; the ability to work independently and as a team member; and SAS 
or SPSS programming experience helpful but not required.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is full-time 
and includes the University's full benefits package. This position is grant-
funded, wherein employment is contingent upon the renewal of Hilltop's grant 
support and carries no layoff or reinstatement rights.


Application Instructions


For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating Job #2010-C), 
resume, and the names and contact information for three professional 
references by February 1, 2010 (resumes will be accepted until the position is 
filled to:

Ms. Lynne Allen
The Hilltop Institute
Sondheim Hall-304B-2
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

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Electronic submissions accepted (MS Word attachments required).

UMBC is an EOE/AA