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Research Analyst Principal

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Do you want to improve health outcomes and ensure all Medicaid members have access to quality care? Do you enjoy working with health-related data? Do you get personal satisfaction knowing that you are part of a statewide effort to promote the health and well-being of Idaho residents? The Division of Medicaid is looking for a Research Analyst Principal to support our value-based care initiatives in the Bureau of Population Health. This position will be located in downtown Boise.

The data that will be analyzed will include Medicaid claims data, including claims for healthcare encounters and prescriptions, and data from public data sources such as Census data. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience both qualitative and quantitative research methods, program and utilization-focused evaluation, data analytics and visualization, oral presentations, and drafting and disseminating written reports. This position will report to the Division’s Value-based Care Manager and will work closely with colleagues throughout the Division, as well as with external stakeholders. 

If you have previously applied for the Research Analyst Principal position and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

  • Actively contributes to the advancement of the Division’s Population Health Strategy through data analysis and support; quality measure inventorying, reporting, and systems integration; and the application of quality assurance to ensure data integrity and security.
  • Establish methods and procedures to assure quality of data collected, including data collection models, sampling techniques and control mechanisms.
  • Identify, compile, validate and/or clean data from various sources.
  • Analyze data using appropriate statistical tools and interprets trends and results resulting in actionable conclusions.
  • Utilize data visualization tools that distill complex information in clear, visually appealing formats.
  • Participate in the preparation and dissemination of results, progress reports, outcome and quality measures, and any additional data to federal partners and/or other stakeholders through written, narrative, graphic, tabular forms and/or through oral presentations.
  • Integrate performance measures and their use into business processes.
  • Track and monitor operational results from measurements.
  • Collaborate with information technology staff, program staff and outside contractors to evaluate, plan, and execute enhancements to existing systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

  • Experience that demonstrates considerable knowledge of modeling and trend analysis and simulation techniques. Typically gained by completion of at least two semesters of college level statistics in modeling, trend analysis and simulation techniques, AND at least two years of relevant practical experience and training in those areas OR at least three years of relevant practical experience and training in those areas OR Experience or a combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.
  • Experience planning, developing, and implementing complex research and statistical projects and presenting the results. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience planning, developing, and implementing complex research and statistical projects, and presenting the results. Experience should include independently identifying or defining the scope of the project; analyzing the problem requiring research and statistical analysis; developing the research project; and implementing and presenting the research results. 
  • Experience using and interpreting output of a statistical analysis software package. Typically gained by at least one year of experience using and interpreting statistical output from a statistical analysis software package (e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, Number Cruncher, Excel, Minitab, etc.). 

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

  • Demonstrated experience analyzing health-related data such as medical claims data, Rx data, hospital discharge data, public health surveillance data, laboratory data. Typically gained by a degree in epidemiology or two semesters of college coursework or one year of work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience using database applications such as “SQL Developer”, statistical and data visualization software such as “R”, “SAS”, and “Tableau”. Typically gained by one year of work experience using database applications.
  • Demonstrated experience of working with large and complex data sets. Typically gained through one year of work experience working with large and complex data sets.
  • Experience using computer database management and other applications software for statistical analysis. Typically gained by 1 year of working experience or completion of a degree.

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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 

PHONE: (208) 334-0681 

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.