68048398 - GOVERNMENT ANALYST II

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire a Government Analyst II who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment. This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Quality. Medicaid Quality provides data-driven, focused and systematic feedback on the quality of Florida’s Medicaid program to federal and state agencies, Medicaid recipients, Medicaid managed care plans, and providers. The Bureau of Medicaid Quality has a strong focus on providing more comprehensive care, improving health outcomes, and reducing costs. This position is responsible for coordinating and monitoring quality improvement programs and initiatives within the Florida Medicaid Program. Maintain up-to-date knowledge concerning all aspects of the Florida Medicaid program, including federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, the Florida Medicaid State Plan and all waivers. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health care and relevant industry trends that may have an impact on Florida Medicaid or may inform quality improvement activities. Provide management consultant services to assist the Agency in meeting its goals related to the Medicaid program and to improve health outcomes for the Medicaid population. Lead and directs clinical quality improvement initiatives, as directed by the incumbent’s supervisor. Utilize data to support recommendations for quality improvement. Analyze health care/program related information in order to determine compliance with federal and state laws. Prepare correspondence to entities for which a monitoring review will be conducted to relay key information needed to complete the review. Ensure that all written materials (reports, correspondences, presentations, etc.) are of good quality and comply with Agency and bureau style guide requirements. Develop training and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistency in service/program operation and conformity with goals and objectives of the Agency, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines. Performing other duties and responsibilities as required This position is not a remote or telework position.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems.
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to assess budgetary needs.
Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to conduct fact finding research.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Ability to travel with or without accommodations.
Three years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and monitoring quality improvement programs and initiatives within the Florida Medicaid Program.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge concerning all aspects of the Florida Medicaid program, including federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, the Florida Medicaid State Plan and all waivers.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of health care and relevant industry trends that may have an impact on Florida Medicaid or may inform quality improvement activities.
Providing management consultant services to assist the Agency in meeting its goals related to the Medicaid program and to improve health outcomes for the Medicaid population.
Leading and directing clinical quality improvement initiatives, as directed by the incumbent’s supervisor.
Utilizing data to support recommendations for quality improvement.
Analyzing health care/program related information in order to determine compliance with federal and state laws.
Preparing correspondence to entities for which a monitoring review will be conducted to relay key information needed to complete the review.
Ensuring that all written materials (reports, correspondences, presentations, etc.) are of good quality and comply with Agency and bureau style guide requirements.
Developing training and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistency in service/program operation and conformity with goals and objectives of the Agency, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as required

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