NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Data Science and Informatics Specialist 2 (DSIS2/FS)
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $126K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Washington's Health Care Authority, which focuses on improving healthcare services for residents. The Data Science and Informatics Specialist 2 role involves conducting data-intensive analyses to inform policy decisions and monitor program changes, ultimately impacting agency operations and budgeting.
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Responsibilities
Produce analyses and other data products and provide relevant consultations to inform and guide agency decision-making on budget, financial operations, program rates, and outcomes
Design and execute analytical projects in response to complex program analytic needs and public reporting requests related to agency operations, including, but not limited to, HCA budget and decision packages, fiscal notes, bill analyses, and other ad hoc financial analytic needs
Engage and collaborate with peers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to perform methodological peer review and ensure approach aligns with and supports agency decisions and processes
Apply agency and program policies, procedures, and best practices as well as understand and follow applicable healthcare laws and rules regarding data quality, security and privacy
Conduct literature reviews and analyze reports prepared by other state and federal agencies to evaluate their impact on and relationship to HCA's goals, objectives, and budget
Design, generate and disseminate analytical reports, dashboards, and other data products to support agency leaders (including program and policy staff, the senior leadership team, and the executive leadership team), legislative staff, and the governor's office in their strategic decisions regarding agency operations and budgeting. Deliverables include data products used to ensure that the agency is adequately monitoring and spending resources to align with its goals and mission, while complying with state and federal guidelines and requirements
Provide consultation and data-driven insight to agency leaders and other stakeholders regarding budgetary needs, financial status, program rates, and outcomes related to agency operations
Qualification
Required
Experience with using analytical querying protocols/software such as SQL
Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex datasets
Demonstrated ability to explain complex or technical information using plain language, ask clarifying questions, and clearly and concisely emphasize key points
Demonstrated ability to analyze policy and program descriptions, and to accurately project implications of proposed changes
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a high degree of political sensitivity
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to take action to learn and grow
Demonstrated ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Qualifying candidates will also meet one of the following criteria options: Option 1: Master's degree in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related technical or quantitative field. Option 2: Bachelor's degree in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related technical or quantitative field. Two (2) years of professional experience performing data science or informatics data work. Option 3: Six (6) years of recent professional experience in performing data science or informatics data work
Preferred
Expert/Advanced level skill and experience with Microsoft Excel
Effective verbal, visual, and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex research/analytical information for non-research/non-analytical audiences
Ability to creatively use available resources to develop/document workload processes and analytical tools
Experience with medical coding and/or billing
Experience using data to inform policy decisions and anticipate the impact of possible outcomes
Experience working with Medicaid Management Information Systems and state Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) data
Knowledge of the protocols and processes of the executive and legislative branches of state and local government
Knowledge of the State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations that impact/govern the State's Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and State funded health programs
Ability to analyze situations, identify policy needs, develop strategies, promote ideas, develop goals and objectives, set priorities, establish benchmarks and use data for decision making
Ability to develop and review complex written materials and provide detailed policy analysis
Ability to track multiple activities projects and tasks at once
Ability to report financial information in a clear, understandable manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to facilitate meetings and negotiate between diverse groups
Ability to represent the Division and Agency to outside stakeholders and other entities
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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NEOGOV
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