DVHA Data Analytics & Information Lead

Overview

Work in a supportive work environment with a Monday-Friday schedule eleven paid state holidays in addition to a robust benefits package.

The DVHA Data Analytics & Information Lead position is part of Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)s Data Management and Analysis unit. This team provides data analysis distribution of Medicaid data extracts to contractors supporting our programs and reporting to regulatory agencies the legislature and other stakeholders. We provide mandatory federal reporting to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and deliver routine data feeds to Vermont Healthcare Claims Uniform Reporting and Evaluations System (VHCURES). Our team develops the annual Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Sets (HEDIS) data extracts to allow quality comparisons with Medicaid programs nationwide. The Vermont Chronic Care Initiative (VCCI) depends on our provision of weekly claims and monthly eligibility data for Care Coordination and new member outreach. Data analysts in this team respond to ad hoc data requests from DVHA staff and other AHS departments and state agencies.

The team actively supports initiatives around performance measures performance improvement projects and large-scale efforts to modernize Medicaid database systems. The analyst collaborates on designing developing and implementing change processes to encourage beneficiary and provider coordination and cooperation. Example subject matter of these performance projects includes Breast Cancer Screening Initiation and Engagement of Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence Treatment Hypertension Diabetes control and clinical outreach to those newly subscribed to Medicaid.

Mission:
The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)s mission is to improve Vermonters health and well-being by providing access to high-quality cost-effective health care. We have identified three priorities that support our mission: Advancing value-based payments modernizing information technology infrastructure and operational performance improvement. Our department commits to executing our responsibilities and priorities while adhering to three core values: Transparency Integrity and Service.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
As part of our values of transparency integrity and service we are committed to supporting diversity equity inclusion and accessibility as part of our person-centered culture. We actively celebrate our colleagues and future colleagues different abilities racial identity sexual orientation ethnicity age and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported here.

Our State:
Vermont is a small but mighty state. We are ranked as one of the top 10 states to raise a family in 2022. We are nationwide leaders for progressive social and educational policies. We are in Northern New England 1.5 hours from Montreal and 3.5 hours from Boston. We have beautiful Lake Champlain the Green Mountains and year-round outdoor activities.

Who May Apply

This position DVHA Data Analytics & Information Lead (Job Requisition #53547) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
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Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting but travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in public health health care administration public administration statistics business administration or related field with academic work in statistics and health care-related research AND two (2) years experience in statistical business or public administration or health care services where the duties included any combination of analytical work and statistics.

OR

Bachelors degree in public health health care administration public administration statistics business administration or related field with academic work in statistics and health care-related research AND four (4) years experience in statistical business or public administration or health care services where the duties included any combination of analytical work and statistics.

OR

Six (6) years years experience in statistical business or public administration or health care services where the duties included any combination of analytical work and statistics.

Special Requirements

Advanced proficiency in data analytics using statistical packages and database management applications with complex data sets.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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