Healthcare Competition Economist (Research Data Specialist III)

Job Description and Duties The Healthcare Rights and Access Section (HRA)'s Competition Unit serves as the lead in proactive healthcare competition and antitrust work, representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity and coordinating this work with others in the Department of Justice (DOJ), other state agencies, and antitrust enforcers in other states or the federal government. HRA's Competition Unit investigates the competitive impact of healthcare mergers, including California specific effects, under federal land applicable state laws affecting this state and investigates the entire range of potential healthcare anticompetitive conduct affecting this state. That analysis involves market definition and analysis on the national, state, regional, and community level with the goal of protecting and increasing affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare in the State of California, including the quality and conditions of the healthcare workforce as appropriate. The Competition Unit is responsible for overseeing and leading all work involving competition in such areas as healthcare mergers (including hospital and hospital systems), retail pharmacy acquisitions, pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical benefit manager mergers and acquisitions, and serial acquisitions, among other mergers, and investigating and prosecuting per se illegal conduct and exclusionary conduct, recovering illegal profits, and obtaining injunctive relief to restore and safeguard competition. The Section acts in the public interest under the direction of the Attorney General. Under the general direction of the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (SDAG) and working closely with the Deputy Attorneys General (DAG) in HRA, the Research Data Specialist III (RDS III) works on a variety of important, cutting-edge, and exciting healthcare related competition policy and enforcement issues. This economist position has a wide range of responsibilities including: utilizing economic theory and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses to address competition issues and make policy recommendations; assisting attorneys in evaluating economic evidence during the course of an investigation, litigation or settlement; locating and working with outside economic experts to conduct expert economic analysis; testifying on behalf of the Department (where appropriate); providing economic analysis of current and potential future legislation; and cooperating with and, in some cases, providing analyses to our partners in joint investigations and litigation. The RDS III prepares a variety of reports and memoranda; advises and consults on legislative or policy issues, and other duties as necessary. The RDS III queries, validates, formats, and organizes structured and unstructured data to forecast trends and assess potential impact on markets and industries. May function as a lead analyst on various research projects. May receive general direction from the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • A fingerprint check will be required for those not currently employed with the Department of Justice. • This position is located in the Healthcare Rights and Access Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego. However, only one (1) STD 678 State Application is needed. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application. • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. • Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment. • Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. • To take the online Research Data Specialist III examination and establish list eligibility for appointment, please click the following link: RDS III Examination - CalHR. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Applicants should have demonstrated strong economic analytical skills. • Familiarity with antitrust and competitive analysis legal standards and concepts is highly desirable. • Experience with electronic discovery software and data analytical software, Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director, Power Point, Word and Excel is highly desirable, as are relevant skills and/or experience in economic analysis in investigations and complex litigation such as market definition and analysis. • A strong interest in and/or background in healthcare. • The applicant should possess the ability to work independently or in a team setting, take initiative, assume high level responsibility, and exercise good judgment. • Good verbal and written communication skills are critical.