Health Services Data Analyst

State of Montana • Helena, MT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful changes in healthcare? Do you love solving problems, uncovering insights, and informing decisions that improve people’s lives? If so, we want you on our team! As a Health Services Data Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in a correctional setting. You’ll research, develop, and apply analytical techniques that transform complex health data into actionable insights—helping healthcare executives, providers, managers, and administrators make data-driven, strategic decisions. Your work will directly contribute to reducing healthcare costs, improving care quality, and supporting healthier communities. This position is a hybrid position located in Helena, MT with at least two days in the office. The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, epidemiology, or another related research-intensive field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in economic, statistical, epidemiological, program evaluation, or related analysis.
• Experience with data tools such as Tableau, R, Microsoft Power BI, or SAS
• Written and verbal communication, creative thinking, interpersonal skills, and time management.
• Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EHR, medical terminology, and medical billing are extremely useful—and can help you land a job more easily.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and non‑quantitative healthcare data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Modify and enhance data collection methods and statistical models as industry needs evolve.
• Collaborate across the agency or business unit on research initiatives and data projects.
• Collaborate with other state agencies to manage data sharing and inter agency data processes.
• Integrate multiple data sources to produce meaningful projections, trends, and interpretations.
• Develop research reports with descriptive, analytical, and evaluative insights—including clear recommendations.
• Work with data system vendors to ensure quality reporting and data availability
• Work as a member of the RAP team with a primary focus on healthcare‑related data and initiatives.
• Support broader department data needs as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous State of Montana Benefits
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

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