Management Analyst 2

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Nevada Health Authority is seeking a Management Analyst 2 in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas. This position provides critical analytical and operational support for major Medicaid pharmacy contracts, ensuring contract compliance, program integrity, and effective oversight of the Preferred Drug List and Pharmacy Benefit Manager programs. The role conducts data analysis, monitors contractor performance, supports policy and procurement activities, and collaborates with state agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain high program quality and cost effectiveness. The position also supervises an Administrative Assistant, overseeing workflow, training, and performance to ensure accurate and compliant program operations. This position is responsible for performing data retrieval, fiscal analysis, and cost projection work supporting Nevada Health Authority operations. These analyses include assisting with cost-driver analysis and reporting using the All-Payer Claims Database, ad hoc cost projections and fiscal analysis as assigned, and supporting the preparation of fiscal notes and biennial budget projections for the legislative session. This position will also assist with retrieving and analyzing data and preparing reports required for Section 1115 and Section 1915(c) waivers. This position will also include additional cost-related projections and analysis upon request of the team leads, Director or Division Administrators. This position will have primary responsibility for supporting the Request for Applications (RFA) process and ongoing grant activities for the Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Program (SHARP). Responsibilities will include supporting grant administration, monitoring, compliance, tracking, reporting, and coordination associated with SHARP. The position may also provide support for other grant-related activities and PCU functions as assigned. The position conducts fiscal monitoring, financial and billing reviews, and audits of Developmental Services community-based providers and prospective providers to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and applicable accounting and auditing standards. Responsibilities include reviewing financial records, claims, contracts, supporting documentation, and provider operations; identifying and documenting audit findings and potential overpayments; collaborating with the Aging and Disability Services Division on recovery efforts; assisting providers with billing and policy inquiries; and preparing audit work papers, financial analyses, and Assurances of Fiscal Accountability reports. The position researches and interprets applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accounting principles, develops recommendations, maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and communicates findings effectively. The incumbent also assists in developing audit procedures, forms, and processes and uses Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, filters, and data validation, to support audit, billing, and reporting activities. Management Analysts conduct studies, research, and examination of management and administrative areas such as agency operations, forms, policies and procedures, workflow, legislative analysis, management research, and statistical and informational analysis.

Requirements

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties
Graduation from high school or equivalent education
Knowledge of statistical and research methodology
Knowledge of contract development and oversight
Skill in organizing, planning, implementing, and overseeing multiple programs or areas of responsibility
Ability to analyze organizational and administrative programs, policies, and procedures, prepare plans for revision, and make recommendations
Ability to perform statistical computations such as correlation studies, variance analysis, averages, and trends
Ability to analyze user needs and develop appropriate solutions and requirements
Ability to organize materials, information, and resources systematically to optimize efficiency
Ability to organize, plan, implement, and oversee multiple programs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public
Ability to negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies, programs, and reach consensus
Ability to define problems, identify trends, analyze issues, solve problems, and communicate solutions
Ability to produce clear, concise and valid operational manuals, reports, and other presentation materials
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, filters, and data validation

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analyze legislative implications.
Determine software application program needs or requirements.
Review and monitor contracts.
Make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements.
Provide recommendations to management regarding programs and/or work unit activities.
Prepare reports and correspondence.
Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies or procedures for the work unit and/or assigned programs.
Conduct statistical or investigative studies, compile and analyze data, and prepare and present reports summarizing study results and conclusions.
Develop, manage, review, and make recommendations on contracts and the contracting process.
Review, monitor, and research bills submitted to the Legislature impacting the work unit, inform management of possible implications, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
May train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Conduct data analysis.
Monitor contractor performance.
Support policy and procurement activities.
Collaborate with state agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Supervise an Administrative Assistant, overseeing workflow, training, and performance.
Perform data retrieval, fiscal analysis, and cost projection work.
Assist with cost-driver analysis and reporting using the All-Payer Claims Database.
Perform ad hoc cost projections and fiscal analysis as assigned.
Support the preparation of fiscal notes and biennial budget projections for the legislative session.
Assist with retrieving and analyzing data and preparing reports required for Section 1115 and Section 1915(c) waivers.
Perform additional cost-related projections and analysis upon request.
Support the Request for Applications (RFA) process and ongoing grant activities for the Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Program (SHARP).
Support grant administration, monitoring, compliance, tracking, reporting, and coordination associated with SHARP.
Provide support for other grant-related activities and PCU functions as assigned.
Conduct fiscal monitoring, financial and billing reviews, and audits of Developmental Services community-based providers and prospective providers.
Review financial records, claims, contracts, supporting documentation, and provider operations.
Identify and document audit findings and potential overpayments.
Collaborate with the Aging and Disability Services Division on recovery efforts.
Assist providers with billing and policy inquiries.
Prepare audit work papers, financial analyses, and Assurances of Fiscal Accountability reports.
Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accounting principles.
Develop recommendations.
Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Communicate findings effectively.
Assist in developing audit procedures, forms, and processes.
Use Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, filters, and data validation, to support audit, billing, and reporting activities.
Conduct studies, research, and examination of management and administrative areas such as agency operations, forms, policies and procedures, workflow, legislative analysis, management research, and statistical and informational analysis.