Management Analyst 2

State of Nevada•Northern Nevada, NV

About The Position

Nevada Health Authority is hiring for multiple Management Analyst 2 positions in different units under the division of Medicaid. These positions involve various responsibilities depending on the unit, including data analysis, contract management, fiscal oversight, and rate analysis. The Office of Analytics position focuses on producing analytical products using agency data to support leadership priorities. The Procurement and Contracts Unit position is a Certified Contracts Manager responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws in procurement processes. The Supplemental Reimbursement Unit position involves fiscal oversight, data reporting, and administration of reimbursement programs. The Rate Analysis and Development Unit position is responsible for managing provider rates and performing fiscal impact analysis for policy changes. Management Analysts generally conduct studies, research, and examination of management and administrative areas.

Requirements

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties
Graduation from high school or equivalent education

Nice To Haves

Experience using analytic software such as SAS, Python, or similar tools
Expertise in analyzing medical claims or health data
Experience writing analytic reports
Experience working on analytical teams in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
Knowledge in procurement rules
Contract negotiation and administration expertise
Budget and financial oversight
Leadership and team management

Responsibilities

Produce various analytical products such as research reports, recurring reports, dashboards, and population health studies.
Collect and analyze health program data, including claims, utilization, enrollment, and cost.
Prepare analytical reports, conduct special studies, and respond to data requests.
Use technical skills to collect and perform statistical analysis, maintain data quality, and follow procedures.
Use complex analytic and predictive modeling tools across the full data science lifecycle.
Review solicitations, contracts, modifications, extensions, renewals, Competitive Bidding Exceptions, and Purchase Orders for accuracy and compliance.
Provide interpretation on federal regulations and procurement processes.
Review and make recommendations on issues in NRS interpretation, procurement procedures, and contract administration.
Prepare procurement reports to senior management highlighting performance metrics and improvement opportunities.
Manage reimbursement programs by ensuring accurate documentation, verification, and timely payment processing.
Oversee MCO electronic files.
Administer Indigent Free Care Obligations and County Match programs, including calculations, notifications, revenue tracking, and annual summaries.
Extract and analyze DSS claims data.
Conduct regulatory and technical research.
Manage workloads, support process improvements, and oversee assigned projects.
Participate in work program preparation, biennial budget development, and monitoring related funding.
Support contract drafting and compliance.
Track and interpret state and federal regulatory changes.
Communicate findings to providers, contractors, and leadership.
Update manuals, procedures, and the Nevada Medicaid State Plan, including developing and submitting State Plan Amendments.
Serve as a liaison with NVHA administration, state and federal agencies, CMS, contractors, and stakeholders.
Represent the Division in public forums.
Manage the rates for a number of Provider Types within the Nevada Medicaid system.
Interface with providers, provider associations, Managed Care Organizations, other government agencies, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Perform fiscal impact analysis for policy and legislative changes.
Manage amendments to the Nevada Medicaid State Plan and Medicaid Services Manual.
Build a high-level understanding of Medicaid finance.
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.
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.
Perform related duties as assigned.