Policy Analyst - Nevada Patient Protection Commission

Announcement Number: 2057839930

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Joe Lombardo
Governor
Richard Whitley, MS
Director
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PATIENT PROTECTION COMMISSION
Helping people. It's who we are and what we do.

Joseph Filippi
Executive Director

Dr. Ikram Khan
Commission
Chairman
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UNCLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted - September 2024

Policy Analyst
Nevada Patient Protection Commission
Up to $104,729 annually

Recruitment Open To:
This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified applicants. This position is appointed by and serves at the
pleasure of the Executive Director.

Position Location: Carson City, Nevada

AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Nevada Patient Protection Commission (PPC) was created by a measure sponsored by the Governor and approved by
the Nevada State Legislature in 2019. In 2021, the Patient Protection Commission was transferred to the Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) through Assembly Bill 348. The PPC is located within the DHHS Director's Office and is
dedicated to improving health care in Nevada through a systemic, comprehensive review of the state's health care system
and challenges and initiatives surrounding the quality, accessibility, and affordability of health care statewide. The
Commission is also charged with making informed recommendations to the Governor and Legislature designed to improve
health care for all Nevadans.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, permanent, unclassified State position.

Under general direction of the PPC Executive Director, the Policy Analyst is responsible for performing independent
analysis, developing performance measures and making recommendations on policies and proposed legislation
concerning the quality, accessibility, and affordability of health care statewide; as directed by the PPC. The Policy Analyst
is further responsible for conducting research, writing, and coordinating comments on regulatory and legislative action,
and is expected to work both independently and as a team player.

JOB DUTIES:
• Assist the Executive Director and Commission in developing a strategic approach for the systematic review of
health care in Nevada;
• Conduct background policy research and analysis of state and federal health care issues to support existing
legislation, policies, and procedures related to health care quality, accessibility, and affordability in Nevada;
• Provide results of research and analysis in a report or presentation format to the PPC Executive Director or the
Commission as needed or directed;
• Convey technical or complex information in an understandable format;
• Gather information and statistical data to help explore issues and explain or develop solutions;
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• Prepare policy studies, white papers, reports, presentations and other written communications on a variety of
topics of importance to the Commission;
• Identify current or impending challenges associated with the quality, accessibility, and affordability of health
care in Nevada, identify potential solutions, and evaluate other proposed solutions;
• Evaluate outcomes of passed legislation or implemented policies involving the quality, accessibility, and
affordability of health care in Nevada;
• Assist in preparing reports for the Commission, including statutorily required reports;
• Review and amend policy drafts and propose suggestions to improve the effects of existing policies or
legislation;
• Attend Commission meetings and subcommittee meetings and other meetings relating to the duties of the
Commission; and
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

APPROXIMATE Annual Salary:
Up to $104,729 annually, depending on qualifications, education, and experience. (Salary range reflects retirement
(PERS) contributions by both the employee and employer. An employer paid contribution plan is also available with
a reduced gross salary.)
NOTE: Through the passage of Assembly Bill 522, the 2023 Legislature approved quarterly retention incentives of
$250 for permanent state employees through June 15, 2025.

Benefits:
The State of Nevada offers a wide array of benefits to employees including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health
coverage, retirement, and many other additional options. Benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance
program; eleven paid holidays a year, three weeks of annual leave; three weeks of sick leave; State retirement system
(PERS); a tax-sheltered deferred compensation plan available. State employees do not contribute to Social Security, but
a Medicare deduction is required. Long-term employees enjoy additional benefits.

More information can be found on the "Benefits of State Employment" link below:
https://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB/

Qualifications:
• College degree preferred (BA/BS).
• Exceptional time management skills required and an ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner,
without prompting, both independently and collaboratively;
• Superior organization and prioritization skills, and must be meticulous and detail oriented.
• Resourcefulness and ability to work proactively - thinking ahead. Good logic skills to read through complex
materials and summarize the conclusions and actions taken.
• Flexibility and ability to manage competing demands; must be able to manage a myriad of on-going tasks in a
fast-paced environment and adjust to changes.
• Must be able to resolve difficult problems, use analytical judgement, and must be able to process a high volume
of accurate, detailed, and quality work product.
• Demonstrate significant experience working within and knowledge of business, government or political
organizations.

COMPETENCIES:
Ethics/integrity: - Maintains confidentiality; acts with integrity; promotes ethical conduct.
Communication: - Obtains and accurately/promptly conveys information both verbally and in writing.
Accountability: - Accepts responsibility for quality and timeliness of work, and functions independently
and as a valued team member.
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Adaptability: - Understands political realities and implications; offers additional effort during crisis
situations; and accepts changing work conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Works in professional office environment during normal office hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Monday
through Friday.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change
at any time with or without notice.

LETTERS OF INTEREST AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTILTHE POSITION IS FILLED
All letters of interest and resumes will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Hiring may occur at any time
during the recruitment process.

SUBMIT LETTERS OF INTEREST/ RESUMES/DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
DHHS Director's Office Human Resources
email to: DOHR@dhhs.nv.gov
or mail to:
1000 North Division St.
Carson City, NV 89703

PLEASE REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING IN THE SUBJECT:
Last Name/PPC Policy Analyst

The State of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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