Data Manager (Research and Planning Administrator)-61005942

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision of the Best Chance Network Program Director, this role functions as a statewide data systems manager responsible for planning, managing, and implementing data tracking and reporting activities for the Best Chance Network (BCN) and WISEWOMAN programs. The position ensures data quality, completeness, and timely follow-up, requiring knowledge of the Med-IT system and handling of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher, or statistician.
• Knowledge of the Med-IT system.
• Ability to work with Protected Health Information (PHI).

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Med-IT data system and ensures data management protocols and procedures meet state, federal, and program guidelines, standards, objectives, and reporting requirements.
• Ensures grant applications and reporting guidelines are met.
• Maintains data systems for measurement and use of patient and health systems data.
• Works with system providers to ensure system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and provide updates and edits for proper data collection and storage.
• Assists with monitoring the effectiveness and implementation of interventions by creating queries and providing data analysis based on program data.
• Interprets information and provides reports to the Division and others, both orally and in writing.
• Provides 10-15 hours of dedicated training and technical support to the WiseWoman Data Manager monthly.
• Collaborates and coordinates with internal and external partners to ensure effective coordination and use of data, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provides education and technical assistance to employees within the division and contracted healthcare providers across the state.
• Assists in workforce development by training graduate assistants in data management.
• Conducts Med-IT training.
• Performs other duties as assigned related to the position.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices (State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level