Deputy Director, Research and Methodology - Program Manager Senior III

Health Services Cost Review Commission, 4160 Patterson Ave. Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a Deputy Director, Research and Methodology, to assist the Executive Director in administering, directing and coordinating the research, methodology development and policy analysis activities of the Commission. The Commission is unique in the U.S. because it sets hospital rates for self pay and commercial patients as well as for Medicaid and Medicare patients, with its waiver from the PPS system. Responsibilities include: developing and evaluating payment system methodologies; developing and using statistical and econometric models to evaluate the implications of policy changes for the hospital industry and the overall payment system; manipulating and analyzing patient- and hospital-level databases; preparing and presenting written reports to the Commission, industry, Governor, government agencies and the public; and supervising the Commission?s database design, reporting, editing and storage activities. Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Administration or Research, Finance or a closely related field with two years of experience involving analytical and quantitative work in health policy development and analysis, health economics or health care financing. Candidates with a master?s degree will be considered with a minimum of five years professional experience. Experience in the successful direction of a health related professional staff is desirable. Successful candidate will demonstrate: Analytical and quantitative capabilities to actively oversee policy design, analysis and implementation; health economics and/or health services research experience including use of research methods such as multi variant regression analysis; the ability to manipulate and analyze patient-and hospital-level databases; the ability to effectively communicate and interact with Commissioners, industry representatives, and the public; and strong writing, leadership and public speaking capabilities. Salary range $70,492 - $113,178 per annum, Excellent State Benefits/Leave Package. Submit resume by no later than Aug. 2, 2006 for fullest consideration to: Mr. Mark Townend, Chief of Recruitment Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 201 West Preston Street, Room 114B, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.