Research Analyst 3 (41037)

State of Montana • Great Falls, VA

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About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division.
This position conducts research and analysis for the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities division to support management decisions in establishing rules, policies, program practices, and quality monitoring for Medicaid programs. Position identifies ongoing needs for data research and analysis from program activity and initiates studies and evaluations to support operations. This position is responsible for statistical analysis of Medicaid claims, surveillance information, health and treatment indicators, risk and protective factors, and other surveillance information and to report the findings. This position evaluates quality and efficiency of surveillance systems; analyzes programmatic and service-related data; develops new databases and other systems for data collection; designs, coordinates, and manages special surveillance and/or evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and theories of applied mathematics and economics, including calculus, statistics, and econometrics.
• Ability to translate data and statistical information including reports into laymen’s terms for multiple audiences.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to a problem.
• Ability to analyze a project’s needs and requirements, develop a work plan, and complete the project.
• Knowledge of surveillance concepts and theories including epidemiology, statistics, and public health practice.
• Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public health, social science, economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, or related field.
• Three years of job related work experience such as mathematical modeling and predictive analysis in a health insurance, hospital/healthcare, consulting, governmental or similar business setting.
• Advanced level experience in MS Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to individuals with experience using software that analyzes large datasets (R, SAS, SQL).
• Experience in Medicaid claiming systems, behavioral health-related epidemiology, statistics, or research analysis preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• conducts research and analysis for the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities division to support management decisions in establishing rules, policies, program practices, and quality monitoring for Medicaid programs
• identifies ongoing needs for data research and analysis from program activity and initiates studies and evaluations to support operations
• responsible for statistical analysis of Medicaid claims, surveillance information, health and treatment indicators, risk and protective factors, and other surveillance information and to report the findings
• evaluates quality and efficiency of surveillance systems
• analyzes programmatic and service-related data
• develops new databases and other systems for data collection
• designs, coordinates, and manages special surveillance and/or evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees