RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

State of California•Sacramento, CA

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) serves as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the Long-Term Care (LTC) provider rate setting process among other various LTC initiatives. The incumbent will independently plan, organize and conduct complex studies essential to the establishment and maintenance of the Medi-Cal reimbursement methodology for LTC providers. The incumbent will undertake systematic, critical, and intensive investigation directed toward the resolution of program-related issues. Is able to perform difficult and sensitive work related to outpatient provider rates setting. The incumbent will be tasked with developing data models and payment models for identification and analysis of rates using Microsoft Access and Excel. Incumbents will need to develop and maintain new and existing databases using Microsoft Access, Excel, Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and/or other types of statistical software. The RDS I will utilize research methodology and techniques to respond to time-sensitive program inquiries in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists. The incumbent will utilize deductive and inductive processes to explain major cost and utilization trends. The RDS I will prepare custom reports for submission to executive management and the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services. The incumbent will act in a lead capacity providing direction and technical support to analysts preparing deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification
Experience performing complex fiscal and policy analysis and formulating recommendations.
Experience with stakeholder engagement.
Experience working in fast paced environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priorities.
Ability to work independently.
High degree of technical knowledge as it relates to Medi-Cal ratesetting.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS and/or other types of statistical software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with visual studios, Python, and an understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the Long-Term Care (LTC) provider rate setting process among other various LTC initiatives.
Independently plan, organize and conduct complex studies essential to the establishment and maintenance of the Medi-Cal reimbursement methodology for LTC providers.
Undertake systematic, critical, and intensive investigation directed toward the resolution of program-related issues.
Perform difficult and sensitive work related to outpatient provider rates setting.
Developing data models and payment models for identification and analysis of rates using Microsoft Access and Excel.
Develop and maintain new and existing databases using Microsoft Access, Excel, Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and/or other types of statistical software.
Utilize research methodology and techniques to respond to time-sensitive program inquiries in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists.
Utilize deductive and inductive processes to explain major cost and utilization trends.
Prepare custom reports for submission to executive management and the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Act in a lead capacity providing direction and technical support to analysts preparing deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.