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Director of Health Care Innovation

Executive Assistant 1

Recruitment # 260107-3501EX-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 1/15/2026 10:00:00 AM

Salary $48,719 - $154,397/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 2/16/2026 11:59:00 PM

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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) (https://www.osc.ct.gov/) is seeking a Director of Health Care Innovation (Executive Assistant 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3501EX&R1=&R3=) ) in the Health Care Policy and Benefits Services (HCPBS) Division to lead the development, evaluation, and advancement of health care policy innovations that will improve the quality, affordability, transparency, and accountability of the state’s health plan. This position offers a unique opportunity for a health policy professional to shape strategies that impact more than 250,000 covered lives.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Comprehensive health and dental insurance (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) , providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare.

+ Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future.

+ Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year.

+ We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

+ A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPSlideDeckFall2021.pdf) and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.

+ Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.

+ Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer. (https://www.ctvisit.com/)

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Full-Time, 40 hours per week

+ Monday through Friday

+ Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

+ Hybrid (office/telework) may be available

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF

+ You’re passionate about improving health care quality and affordability through smart public policy and you enjoy turning big ideas into practical initiatives that can make a real difference for employees, retirees, and families across the state.

+ You’re comfortable working with health care data and financial concepts and can use claims information, cost models, and performance metrics to evaluate what’s working, what isn’t, and where innovation can drive better outcomes and savings.

+ You thrive in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments and know how to bring together policymakers, carriers, providers, unions, and other partners to advance complex health care reforms.

+ You understand how health policy, procurement, and state budgeting intersect and can navigate legislative, regulatory, and fiscal processes to move initiatives from concept to implementation.

+ You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

+ Lead the development, evaluation, and advancement of health care policy innovations to improve the quality, affordability, transparency, and accountability of the state’s health plan;

+ Work directly with the Comptroller, policymakers, and diverse stakeholders to design and advance initiatives that improve health care quality and affordability for the people and businesses of Connecticut;

+ Use claims data, utilization trends, and cost analyses to identify opportunities for benefit design changes, payment reforms, and value-based programs, and to evaluate outcomes and return on investment;

+ Support procurement, contracting, and vendor performance management and coordinate cross-agency and multi-stakeholder collaborations to implement and sustain complex health care reforms;

+ Work directly with the Director of the Health Care Policy and Benefits Services division and work closely with the State Comptroller and their executive team.

ABOUT US

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public.

We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

The Health Care Policy and Benefit Services division administers benefits programs for all state employees, retirees, and their families covering over 250,000 lives. The division is accountable for the contract procurement, administration, and evaluation of benefit programs and identifies and implements initiatives to improve benefit programs and achieve significant savings.

Selection Plan

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

CONNECT WITH US

+ Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions.

+ If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the agency’s human resources team at [email protected].

+ Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn to stay updated on our career opportunities and news.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

Acts as an executive assistant to a state elective officer or department head as defined in Section 4-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes and performs such duties as are assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master’s degree in health care administration, public health, economics, public policy, public administration or a related field.

+ Experience in health policy, health care finance, health systems research, or public-sector program management.

+ Experience with health care markets, insurance regulation, cost containment strategies, or payment reform.

+ Experience translating complex data into clear policy guidance.

+ Experience managing teams and providing leadership for initiatives.

+ Experience briefing senior officials and producing high-quality written policy materials, including oral and written communication skills.

+ Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating government health care policies or benefit programs, including work involving commercial insurance markets, pharmacy benefits, or provider payment methodologies.

+ Experience analyzing health care claims data, utilization trends, or financial reports to support cost modeling, forecasting, or evaluation of health care initiatives.

+ Experience leading or coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or initiatives, including collaboration with carriers, providers, unions, vendors, or government agencies to advance health care programs or reforms.

+ Experience supporting or informing state budget development, fiscal analysis, procurement, or legislative or regulatory processes, including preparation of policy or financial recommendations.

Conclusion

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you are requesting special accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact [email protected].

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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