68064799 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

This is a highly responsible professional position in the Florida Center for Health and Transparency. The incumbent functions as a member of a cooperative team that is responsible for the development, coordination, security, and dissemination of health care data to promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

Requirements

3 years of professional work experience in data analytics.
3 years of professional work experience in database management.
3 years of professional work experience in health care data privacy and security.
3 years of professional work experience in health care administration.
3 years of professional work experience using SPSS, Quadrant, and Microsoft Excel, including advance skills and knowledge of Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, If statements, and formatting for publication.
A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time critical.
The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time.
Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.
The position requires skills in managing health care transparency data analysis and dissemination to consumers and for publishing to agency websites and tools, developing policies for updates, providing technical assistance, maintaining regulatory knowledge of health care databases and relevant health care statutes and policies and meeting scheduled deadlines.
It also includes having knowledge of confidential data security and privacy rules.
Must maintain professional development and include performing other duties as requested.

Responsibilities

Develops policies for data updates on transparency websites and assists in maintaining health outcomes, performance, and information.
Performs data querying, manipulation, and quality checks related to health outcomes and methodologies.
Provides technical and professional advice and assistance to improve the efficiency of data dissemination activities through technological improvements and periodic review of data dissemination procedures.
Lead Coordinator of the Florida Center Confidential Data Review Committee. Ensures the Agency is compliant with dissemination of confidential data per the Agency’s HIPAA policies and applicable state and federal laws.
Maintains and updates the Florida Center Security Manual annually per the Agency’s data security and privacy rules.
Provides technical assistance to facilities and consumers regarding the display and methodology of various health outcomes and measures.
Maintains knowledge of various health databases and data query tools, enhancing data dissemination efficiency through technological improvements.
Performs assigned research support and special tasks.
Abstracts data from existing systems to create comprehensive datasets and communicates findings in accessible formats.
Keeps detailed knowledge of relevant health care statutes and policies.
Identifies personal needs for computer and other training and seeks and attends needed training.
Actively participates in staff meetings and training seminars.
Performs work in a timely manner, meeting all interim and final due dates.
Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts