PROGRAM SPECIALIST - DOPL - Program and Policy Research Assistant Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/02 Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 25.51 Maximum Salary: 27.11 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Program and Policy Research Assistant - DOPL This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected About the Agency : The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) provides consumer protection and public safety through its regulation of more than 250,000 licensees within more than 43 Boards and Commissions here in the great State of Idaho. To learn more about the Agency, please visit our website at: dopl.idaho.gov ThisProgram and Policy Research Assistantposition is a great opportunity for a professional who's looking to provide consumer protection and public safety for all Idahoans. The Health Professions Bureau is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive program and policy research assistant to support the planning, execution, and delivery of key projects. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and thrives in fast-paced environments. You will work closely with managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Minimum Qualifications + Some knowledge of management practices; program or project planning and implementation. + Experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience designing, conducting and evaluating research projects including analysis and interpretation of findings. + Basic understanding of how state and federal regulations work. + Effective communication skills and strong reasoning abilities. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant business software. + Detail oriented ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance in all work products. + Past project management experience. + Familiarity with regulatory Boards or Commissions. + Previous experience with healthcare regulation or state government affairs. + Strong ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing. + Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations regarding confidentiality and safeguarding of citizen and governmental information. + Experience developing and evaluating healthcare policy topics and regulatory impacts. Research Assistant: + Assist in planning and executing projects, tasks, and resource development. + Act as a liaison between project managers, executive officers, and the legal team. + Participate in regulatory review of rules and statute discussions by proposing potential changes to statute, rules, and DOPL procedures. + Aid in ensuring efficient operations by helping with project timelines, monitoring workloads, maintaining reference manuals, and creating project resources ensuring all deadlines are met. + Help address stakeholder concerns through participating in public record requests, drafting newsletters, and other duties as needed. + Conduct healthcare landscape surveillance to identify emerging state and federal regulations and their potential impact on Idaho Health Profession Boards and Committees. + Demonstrate a resourceful approach to problem-solving and information gathering. + Attend Board meetings to understand trends facing the Health Professions Licensing Boards. BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION! We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. EXCELLENT BENEFITS! + Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start + 11 paid holidays per year + Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $70/month for medical and vision & $12.00/month for dental + Paid parental leave + Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457b + Basic life insurance for employee and family + Wellness programs + Ongoing training opportunities + An opportunity for student loan forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement And more! EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.