Senior Data Analyst

This position is responsible for enabling Client to function as a data-driven organization, basing decisions and policies on reliable, well characterized data that is easy to access and query. The Data Office is accountable for overall data strategy, quality, integrity, security, and governance across programs including but not limited to Medicaid, WIC, Human Services, Public Health, Food stamps, etc. A significant area of focus is the data strategy for Medicaid Transformation in the transition from fee for service to a managed care model. The Data Office is also responsible for overseeing the creation of a Data Hub, allowing user-friendly, metadata-based access to integrated information from across the Department.

Summary:
The Data Analyst position reports to the Data Office Director and uses a diverse set of technical, analytic and communication skills to enable data-driven understanding of programs to evaluate and inform policy.

Data Analysis:
Coordinates project design, planning, statistical analysis, evaluation, and reporting, and applies advanced statistical methods to health and human services related eligibility, medical utilization, expenditure, and outcomes data. Responds to ad hoc data requests.

Coordination and communication:
This position communicates across divisions to develop requirements and use case, works closely with Information Technology to define and develop the data systems necessary to fulfill the functions of the Data Office. Provides consultation and assistance to internal staff and other agencies in developing methods and strategies for more effective reporting of data and analyses.

Data Management and Governance:
Defines requirements for development/modification of agency interface files and APIs and tests for accuracy, reliability, and validity; Ensures data integrity and provenance; Defines and documents business rules for data validation; Works with interdisciplinary teams to research and correct data issues.

This position also requires the ability to learn and apply new technology, work both independently and in a team environment, and collaborate with all levels to satisfy business needs.

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A minimum of four years college level education or graduation from an accredited college or university in computer science, statistics, informatics, or related field. Master’s degree or higher preferred.
Five or more years work experience with data wrangling and analysis.
Work experience with collection, analyses, and/or dissemination of health and/or human services data is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour

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