HYBRID - Healthcare Analytics Specialist - Two Positions (Health Services Policy Specialist)

THIS POSITION MAY BE TELEWORK ELIGIBLE ON A HYBRID BASIS.

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is committed to improving the health of Ohioans and strengthening communities and families through quality care. ODM is implementing the next generation of Ohio Medicaid to fulfill its bold, new vision for Ohio’s Medicaid program - focusing on the individual rather than the business of managed care.

The goals of the next generation of Ohio Medicaid are:

• Emphasize a personalized care experience
• Improve care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs
• Improve wellness and health outcomes
• Support providers in better patient care
• Increase program transparency and accountability

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Data Governance & Analysis

Classification: Health Services Policy Specialist (PN 20047498 & 20097961)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking two analytics professionals to be part of ODM’s Office of Data Governance & Analysis (DGA). These positions will support the agency as it implements the Next Generation of Managed Care and transforms healthcare delivery in the state into a person-centered enterprise. The two positions available are:

Healthcare Analytical Specialist (PN 20047498) –

• coordinates with teams within DGA and policy teams to create reports and dashboards to inform leadership, including tracking and informing the impact of the end of the Public Health Emergency and the launch of Next Generation programs
• collaborates with the data architect to automate dashboards using Innovate Ohio Platform (IOP)
• provides technical expertise in geographical mapping and spatial analysis to support advanced exploratory analysis, with emphasis in health equity and access
• supports strategic planning, policy development, reporting, and program evaluation for ODM activities

OhioRISE Analytical Specialist (PN 20097961) –

• heavily involved in the monitoring and reporting related to the newly contracted OhioRISE and next generation Medicaid managed care plans
• works on an interdisciplinary team on topics related to evaluation of care coordination and care management supports, health equity, health outcomes & quality improvement, and performance metric design
• participates on project teams to assist in the development of tools, metrics, dashboards, and models to aid policy decision-making
• responds to requests for data from internal and external stakeholders
• conducts literature reviews to identify and implement best practices in program oversight
• prepares reports related to state and federal requirements
• experience in quality improvement methods and performance metric design is preferred but not required

The ideal candidates will be familiar with relational databases and demonstrate experience with data analysis. They will be self-directed and enthusiastic about conducting research & analysis to enhance program evaluation and oversight. Those from a variety of backgrounds including but not limited to public health, public administration, business administration, information technology, data analytics, sociology, and political science are encouraged to apply.

What's In It For You:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, Vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
  

Completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics or comparable field; 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework & 12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field; 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

• Or 2 yrs. exp. as Health Services Analyst, 65211.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Supplemental Information:

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.