LTSS Data Analytics Specialist (Health Services Policy Specialist)

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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Policy

Bureau: Long Term Services & Supports (LTSS)

Classification: Health Services Policy Specialist (PN )

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an analytics professional to be part of our LTSS Analytics Unit. The LTSS Analytics Unit assures the production of data needed to support the operations ongoing improvement and federal compliance of several home and community-based waiver (HCBS) programs state-plan home health services facility-based long-term care and various Medicaid programs operated on a day-to-day basis by other state agencies. As an LTSS Data Analytics Specialist your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a data management liaison with other areas of ODM sister state agencies local public entities contract entities and stakeholder groups.
• Developing and implementing data production processes that have multiple steps and require timely actions by other staff.
• Designing data queries for producing and reporting statistical and financial data (e.g. case management data demographics performance metrics service utilization and cost and utilization projections).
• Extracting data from existing claims payment eligibility decision support and case management systems.
• Interpreting administrative rules polices HCBS waiver applications and data requests to determine what data is needed for program operations or program evaluation.
• Bringing your analytical expertise to bear on policy and program development to assure an adequate basis for quantifiable program measurements.
• Developing and implementing surveys and other methods for evaluating Medicaid programs.

The preferred candidate will be experienced in producing analytical reports developing performance metrics participating in teams to produce analytical output in a group process and using multiple data analytics tools and decision support systems.

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 drivers license from state of residence.

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

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework & 12 mos. one of following: health services administration mathematics statistics actuarial science public administration allied health sciences nursing economics public health or comparable field; 2 yrs. health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. research methodology measurement & testing analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. 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. multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

-Or 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. health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. research methodology measurement & testing analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. 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. multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Health Services Analyst 65211.

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

Job Skills: Data Analytics

Technical Skills: Health Administration Data Modeling Data Visualization

Professional Skills: Analyzation Attention to Detail Collaboration Innovation

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWines agenda for Ohios future. To ensure Ohio is the best place to live work raise and family and start a business we must have strong schools a great quality of life and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governors vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality person-centric healthcare the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.