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Executive Policy Specialist 1

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

NSL-2025-29921

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Plcy Off

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

8/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

16810

Union

Management

City

Harrisburg

Contact Name

Amber Lontz

Contact Email

[email protected]

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THE POSITION

Are you an innovative thinker with a passion and drive to enhance policies? If so, consider joining the Department of Health (DOH) Policy Office. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting policy research and development aligned with the Department’s strategic priorities—particularly in maternal health and federal regulatory response. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact statewide health outcomes by informing and shaping policy direction through in-depth analysis, collaboration, and project leadership. Your exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize, and balance tasks with purpose and clear objectives will truly make a difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Executive Policy Specialist 1, this position will be responsible for interpreting and applying applicable regulations, conducting policy analysis, managing project tracking systems, and working across bureaus to evaluate and develop health-focused policy solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Maternal and Child Health Policy

+ Provide policy leadership and support in advancing maternal and child health initiatives, with a focus on promoting equity and access to care.

+ Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans addressing maternal health priorities, including mental health, service coordination, and prevention efforts.

+ Collaborate with internal bureaus such as the Bureau of Family Health to evaluate policy and programmatic needs.

+ Represent the Department in interagency workgroups, policy academies, and external collaborations aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Policy Development and Analysis

+ Conduct research and policy analysis to inform Department-wide initiatives and strategic priorities.

+ Evaluate existing programs, identify policy gaps, and develop recommendations for improvement.

+ Prepare briefing materials, memos, and reports to support leadership in decision-making.

+ Work across program areas to align policy recommendations with operational and regulatory needs.

Regulatory Support and Oversight

+ Assist in the development and review of regulatory and non-regulatory packages impacting various public health programs.

+ Track and manage the Department’s regulatory agenda and documentation.

+ Facilitate coordination between the Policy, Program and Legal teams and maintain project tracking systems.

+ Support the integration of policy and program perspectives in regulatory updates.

Federal and Interagency Coordination

+ Monitor federal policy developments and support Department responses to federal initiatives.

+ Participate in intergovernmental and national policy forums and task forces.

+ Contribute to the preparation of responses, policy materials, or briefings related to federal health policy changes.

Project Management and Communication

+ Lead or support key Department initiatives and cross-agency projects.

+ Utilize project management tools to coordinate timelines, deliverables, and internal workflows.

+ Develop public-facing materials and contribute to communication strategies for stakeholder engagement.

+ Maintain innovative approaches to tracking and evaluating policy initiatives and outcomes.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

-A master's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field, or

-Two years of policy analysis and planning experience; and a bachelor's degree in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field, or

-Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or co ntact us a t [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How much graduate coursework have you completed in policy analysis and planning, public administration, or a closely related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

02

How many years of full-time professional policy analysis and planning experience do you possess?

+ 3 or more years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

03

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov