Research Analyst 3 (Medicaid Research Analyst - PCN 061518)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health! We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. As the Medicaid Research Analyst, you will serve within the Systems and Analysis Unit and be responsible for planning and conducting complex, technical research and analysis to support the management and oversight of the Division's health services programs and projects. You will serve as the research team lead in coordinating and tracking research requests, designing and implementing comprehensive research methodology, and ensuring consistency, privacy, and security of research products.

Requirements

Competencies in Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
Competencies in Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Competencies in Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Competencies in Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Equivalent to progressively responsible professional experience which included investigative research or statistical analysis.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.

Responsibilities

Serve as the research team lead in coordinating and tracking research requests.
Design and implement comprehensive research methodology.
Ensure consistency, privacy, and security of research products.
Plan and conduct complex, technical research and analysis to support the management and oversight of the Division's health services programs and projects.