Health Services Data Analyst

HEALTH SERVICES DATA ANALYST

RESEARCH ANALTICS AND PLANNING UNIT

HELENA MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful changes in healthcare Do you love solving problems uncovering insights and informing decisions that improve peoples lives If so we want you on our team!

As a Health Services Data Analyst youll play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in a correctional setting. Youll research develop and apply analytical techniques that transform complex health data into actionable insightshelping healthcare executives providers managers and administrators make data-driven strategic decisions. Your work will directly contribute to reducing healthcare costs improving care quality and supporting healthier communities. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyze quantitative and nonquantitative healthcare data to support strategic decisionmaking.

• Modify and enhance data collection methods and statistical models as industry needs evolve.

• Collaborate across the agency or business unit on research initiatives and data projects.

• Collaborate with other state agencies to manage data sharing and inter agency data processes.

• Integrate multiple data sources to produce meaningful projections trends and interpretations. Develop research reports with descriptive analytical and evaluative insightsincluding clearrecommendations.

• Work with data system vendors to ensure quality reporting and data availability

• Work as a member of the RAP team with a primary focus on healthcarerelated data and initiatives.

• Support broader department data needs as required.

Types of Data Youll Work With:

Clinical Data Utilize EHRs and clinical information to improve health outcomes.

Claims Data Discover trends that guide financial planning and readiness.

Pharmaceutical Data Analyze medication usage trends and cost impacts.

Behavioral Health Data Provide insight into mental health suicidality interventions andsubstance use.

Public Health Data Identify patterns develop prevention insights and inform public health strategies.

Your work will help shape programs policies and decisions that improve health systems and the lives of the people they serve. This is more than a data jobits a chance to make a measurable difference.

This position is a hybrid position located in Helena MT with at least two days in the office.

The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5% whichever is greater effective July 1 2026 in accordance with HB13.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• The required knowledge skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a minimum of a bachelors degree in mathematics statistics economics epidemiology or another related research-intensive field.

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in economic statistical epidemiological program evaluation or related analysis.

• Experience with data tools such as Tableau R Microsoft Power BI or SAS

• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Written and verbalcommunication creative thinkinginterpersonal skills andtime management.

• Experience with EHRmedical terminology and medical billing are extremely usefuland can help you land a job more easily.

• Eligible to work in the United States

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered you must attach your resume cover letter and mark the attachments as a Relevant your cover letter state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison jail lockup community confinement facility juvenile facility or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free -The use of all tobacco products including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.