Health Policy and Medicaid Intern

Job Description:

Health Policy and Medicaid Intern

Description

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) develops, negotiates, and implements one of the

largest government budgets in the country, which provides the fiscal roadmap for State programs,

policies, and services.

DOB interns work alongside career professionals to provide meaningful contributions to New York State.

Experience gained at DOB provides a solid foundation on which interns can build a career. Many former

interns have pursued career paths within DOB, throughout State government, in leadership roles in the

non - profit arena and government management, as well as in the private sector.

DOB interns will rely on and develop their skills for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and

comprehensive communication to respond to emerging challenges, identify and develop solutions, and

ensure the fiscal health of the State.

The Health Unit is responsible for the fiscal and policy oversight of an $84 billion portfolio, comprised of

the Medicaid and non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health (DOH), the State Office of the

Aging (SOFA) and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) budgets. The work of the Health

Unit in the dynamic health care environment provides the opportunity to collaborate to bring constructive

solutions to existing or emerging public health challenges and the Medicaid program

Responsibilities

DOB interns are typically involved in:

• Developing budgetary and policy recommendations.

• Negotiating with legislative staff.

• Projecting and reviewing revenues and expenditures.

• Developing and implementing the Governor’s initiatives.

• Monitoring and managing program and project performance.

• Tracking and analyzing potential changes in Federal Health funding mechanisms or policies, and

evaluating of the impact on New York State, including Medicaid.

• Reviewing and identifying fiscal and policy impacts associated with numerous health related programs

and initiatives, including Medicaid, general Public Health work, Early Intervention, ending the AIDS

epidemic, and responding to the opioid crisis.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Fluency in Excel formulas and functions, and other Microsoft applications.

Health Unit Health Policy and Medicaid Intern

• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.

• Interest in health care finance.

• Manage multiple assignments.

• Demonstrate initiative in formulating constructive recommendations on issues.

The ideal candidate will have analytic ability and a willingness to learn. Key skills for this role include

objectivity, flexibility, and adaptability.

Start and End dates for internships are flexible, but these internships are generally expected to continue

through the summer and potentially into the school year, with the possibility of remote work options.

Benefits of Working at DOB

Learn about DOB’s benefits: including health and wellness perks; work-life balance programs; and learning

and development opportunities at https://www.budget.ny.gov/employment/benefits.html.

Experience of Working at DOB

For more on what it’s like to work at DOB, check out DOB’s Employment video series.

How to Apply

To be considered for this or future positions with DOB, please complete the Online Employment Application

and select “Internship” as the Title Applying For. Select up to six Areas of Interest in the Professional Interests

section.

DOB offers paid hourly internship positions (current hourly rates: $21.50 for Graduate Assistants; $17.31 for

Undergraduate Assistants).

If you require assistance in applying for employment with the DOB, or if you have any questions about working

for DOB, please contact CareerOpportunities@budget.ny.gov.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Division of the Budget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage women, people of

color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We do

not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran

status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special

need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to Accessibility@budget.ny.gov.

Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form,

that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the

applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before

such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.