Policy Analyst

**Introduction** ---------------- The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) is recruiting to fill a Policy Analyst within the Bureau of Benefits Policy (BBP). This position has the ability to work remotely up to 5 days per week but may be required to report to an office location on occasion to complete certain tasks. This position can be headquartered at one of our central or regional offices. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need. As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also 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 $47/month for single plans and $117/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 Policy Analyst, you will work within a team and each analyst is assigned lead responsibility for specific benefit areas, such as vision, physician, home care services, nursing, or dental benefits. You will be responsible for: * the ongoing management and the long\-term development of assigned benefit areas. * ongoing activities including drafting communications to healthcare providers to announce policy changes, working with technical staff to ensure accurate payment of healthcare providers, meeting with provider associations on behalf of the Department, and researching and responding to coverage and reimbursement questions from external partners. * long\-term activities including analyzing proposed changes to coverage and reimbursement policies, developing alternative health care delivery models, and proposing budget initiatives to improve the cost\-effectiveness and quality of assigned benefit areas. You will need strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, advanced oral and written communication skills, and the use of policy analysis techniques to complete a variety of analysis, research, development, and implementation activities. You will work with a variety of internal and external partners, including Department managers, officials of other state and feder