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Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
750 E. Pratt Street
16th Floor
Baltimore, MD. 21202

The Special Assistant to the Executive Director of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is responsible for directly assisting the Executive Director and Exchange executive leadership in key analytic, strategic, operational, and administrative activities for the Exchange and the Exchange Board of Trustees.

The special assistant will supervise the final states of various reports before printing and release.  Provide administrative and legislative assistance to the Executive Director and Director of Policy by organizing, coordinating, and tracking legislative activities.  Supports Executive Director and executive team in development of presentations, meeting documents as well as support the day to day management of the calendar, schedule meetings, setting priorities and speaking engagements for both the Board Chairman and the Executive Director. 

Organize public engagements and functions as the liaison between officials in Federal and State Government,  professionals in private industry and a diverse group of stakeholders. 

Consults with senior staff members to resolve problems relative to assimilating information necessary to support the Executive Director's decisions on key issues.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

* 3-5 years direct experience in health care policy with a concentration in medicaid or commercial health   insurance programs
* Experience with the State legislative process
* Experience with monitoring grants
* Skill in the interpretation of policies and State and Federal Statutes and regulations
* Skill in using spreadsheet and word software
* Skill in scheduling and managing multiple tasks
* Ability to manage projects and services, monitor performance, and implement
  improvements
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and resume to:

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Attn: Human Resources Department
750 E. Pratt Street
16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

APPLCATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE.

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.