Department

Department of Business Regulation

Division

Regulatory Compliance

Salary

$110,416.00 - $125,132.00

Job Profile

JC-00672600-99 - Principal Policy Associate (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Non-Standard

Job Requisition Number

JR103608 PRINCIPAL POLICY ASSOCIATE (Open)

Pay Grade

U00837 A

Classification

Principal Policy Associate

Class Definition

Social and Human Services Rate Review

• Class Definition: The principal policy associate is responsible for all aspects of social and human service programs review at the State of Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) including, but not limited to: (1) serving as the lead for all work related to OHIC’s comprehensive reviews of all social and human service programs having a contract with or licensed by the state, (2) collaborating with other OHIC staff members whenever necessary to carry out complex duties and responsibilities related to social and human service program review successfully, and (3) completing related work as required. Under the general supervision of the health insurance commissioner, the position has wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement in the performance of assignments and work is subject to review for conformance to expectations and requirements.

• Illustrative Examples of Work Performed: The position is responsible for carrying out activities related to OHIC’s social and human service programs reviews including, but not limited to: (1) securing and managing a qualified and competent firm or firms to undertake analyses, reports, and studies, (2) engaging with providers, recipients, and other interested parties to allow for comments to be offered and questions to be posed and resolved, and (3) consulting with other state agencies, including, but not limited to, the State of Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Other duties in support of OHIC’s health insurance policy reform and regulatory enforcement work may be assigned at the discretion of the health insurance commissioner.

• Required Qualifications for Appointment: The education required is such as may have been gained through possession of a bachelor's degree. A master’s or other professional degree is preferred by not required. Experience required is such as may have been gained through significant employment in a professional position related to health care, social policy, social work, or a closely related field. Any combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent to the above education and experience shall satisfy the above education and experience requirements.
• Supplemental Information: A cover letter and resume are preferred.

Supplemental Information

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

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.