Manager, Office of Health Resources and Planning

Posted on February 2, 2026

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) seeks a Manager to support the Office of Health Resource Planning (OHRP) within the HPC. This newly created office is charged with evaluating the supply and distribution of health care resources across the Commonwealth. The office also oversees the Massachusetts Registration of Provider Organizations (MA-RPO) Program, a first-in-the nation program that increases transparency of -provider structure and performance, tracks changes in the health care market over time, and provides researchers, policymakers, market participants, and the public with access to the resulting dataset.

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Office of Health Resource Planning, the Manager will oversee discrete projects to assess the appropriate supply and distribution of various health care resource types. The Manager will also identify, define, and make recommendations regarding the data elements required to be submitted to the MA-RPO Program. The Manager will oversee development of key sections of public-facing reports and presentations.

Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Applying currently-accepted frameworks and standards for assessing the adequacy of regional and statewide health care resources to meet current and anticipated health care needs;
• Managing analyses of public and private datasets to examine health care needs, health care supply and capacity, and health care utilization;
• Researching and evaluating state, federal, and academic policy proposals to better align health care supply with the health needs of a population;
• Overseeing the development of key sections of, and providing quality control for OHRP work, including focused assessments, state health resource plans, presentations to the HPC’s Board of Commissioners and Advisory Council, and other public materials;
• Supporting external communications with key stakeholders including inter-agency partners, market participants, and other state and federal partners;
• Researching and recommending specifications for additional data reporting requirements to be implemented via the MA-RPO Program;
• Managing contractors to ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables;
• Working closely with other HPC staff and departments to coordinate the work of the OHRP with agency projects and priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience working in a health policy field. Some years of experience may be substituted with an advanced degree in public health, health policy, health economics, public policy, or business administration;
• Experience working with health care supply, cost, utilization, or quality data, including strong knowledge of Massachusetts health care datasets and working knowledge of federal health care datasets;
• Experience conducting research and analyses related to the supply and distribution of health care resources and factors that influence that distribution;
• Knowledge of state Certificate of Need programs and state and federal health planning efforts in the U.S.;
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts health care market and health care cost containment policies in place in the Commonwealth;
• Experiencing managing projects or project-based teams and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines;
• Excellent speaking and writing skills, including strong attention to detail, an ability to organize information and concepts clearly and concisely, and to tailor communication for various audiences;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to be flexible in prioritizing tasks; and
• A dedication to public service and a desire to advance a more transparent, accountable, and equitable health care system for all Massachusetts residents.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

The HPC operates a hybrid work schedule, with employees working two days a week from the HPC’s office in Boston.   

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range
$100,000-$130,000 annually
Salary is commensurate with experience. The HPC may adjust title, responsibilities, and salary depending on the experience and expertise of the individual selected.

Benefits
The HPC offers an outstanding and comprehensive package of employee benefits which should be considered toward overall compensation. These include:

• 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• 75% state paid medical insurance premium
• Health, dental, and vision plans offered through the Group Insurance Commission
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
• Extended sick leave program participation
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• A suite of well-being benefits

Our Commitment:
The HPC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. We recognize that diversity in the workplace is a source of strength, vital to its ability to effectively advance its mission. The HPC is committed to:

• Actively promoting diversity in our workforce, including greater racial and ethnic diversity, at all levels of the organization;
• Fostering a work environment in which all employees are inspired to do their best, strengthened by their different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences;
• Ensuring that no employee’s growth, achievement, or advancement is hindered because of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, genetic information, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability;
• Holding ourselves to a high standard of inclusion and opportunity that will serve as a model for other public and private employers throughout the Commonwealth;
• Promoting our core values of equal opportunity, equal justice, and inclusion in HPC actions and initiatives.