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Minnesota Department of Human Services · 4 hours ago

Senior Healthcare Data Analyst - Agency Policy Specialist

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$34.69/hr - $51.45/hr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst position involves analyzing healthcare data to inform policy and program changes, executing technical analyses, and providing consultation to management and staff.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assisting internal and external customers with defining data needs, accessing DHS data using complex queries, and transforming data into useful forms using state-of-the-art tools and rigorous methodologies

Performing high-quality data analysis and interpretation in order to distill useful information from the data and presenting that information in a customer-friendly format

Providing technical consultation to management and staff within the organization

Participating on and leading cross-functional and cross-organizational project teams working on defining data needs and designing solutions

Qualification

SASStatistical softwareData extractionRelational databasesData manipulationData transformationHealth services researchProject managementCultural responsivenessTechnical report writingOral presentationCommunication skills

Required

Three years of professional experience with one or more of the following:

Experience in SAS and/or other statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, etc

Experience with relational databases and/or data warehouse environments

Experience with data extraction, data manipulation, data transformation and interpretation

Bachelor's degree in health care administration, health services research, public health or related social science field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience; OR Master's degree in health care administration, health services research, public health or related social science field may substitute for 2 year of professional experience

Preferred

Master's degree in the health or social sciences or related discipline

2 years of experience in SAS and/or other statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, etc

Experience with SAS Business Intelligence software suite

Experience working in health services research or health care policy

Experience working with health care data systems, such as claims data or electronic health records

Experience with project management, technical and non-technical report writing, and oral presentation of analysis and results

Experience with DHS data and data systems including MMIS and MAXIS

Knowledge of Minnesota public health care programs, including coverage policy and purchasing strategies

Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within and outside of the organization, and have excellent communication skills

Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care