Senior Healthcare Data Analyst - DDSA 1038

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Senior Healthcare Data Analyst

DDSA - 1038

Summary

NYS Department of Health’s Division of Data Services and Analytics (DDSA) is a forward thinking, leading edge, technology driven enterprise tasked with supporting the data needs of the NYS Medicaid program, whose mission is to transform the way that Medicaid data is organized, understood, and leveraged. DDSA's goal is to enhance data driven policy agendas and program improvement efforts that span the Medicaid enterprise.

The Data Analyst will work within the Division of Data Services & Analytics (DDSA) Data Quality team. The position is multi-role in nature and will perform duties in the areas of Data Analysis, Project Management and Business Analysis. The individual will be responsible for the research and understanding of database structures and business context of various elements related to Medicaid claims.  Related efforts will include the production of reports in support of the intake and management of healthcare data.  The ideal candidate will be able to utilize their experience and skills to respond to requests concerning the lineage, structure, and business context of data elements withing DDSA’s data catalog. They should have the ability pull data from large datasets using SQL, cleanse, standardize, and profile data tables and elements, produce summary reports of data mining and analytic exercises, and provide insight into the management and quality of data in the NYS Department of Health’s Medicaid program.

Comprehensive on-the-job training and peer/supervisory support will be provided. The candidate should be able to take on new tasks and subject areas, willing to work in a team environment, and able to adjust to multiple priorities successfully.

Basic Qualifications

• Curation / Stewardship of healthcare related data
• Research and response to both structural and contextual aspects of selected data sets
• Definition, planning, scheduling, and managing all aspects and resources for completion of deliverables
• Administration / Management of toolsets used to curate institutional knowledge about data sets
• Providing guidance to teams on sound use of specified data elements
• Building consensus and common understanding of data between technical and business program stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience with SQL and relational databases required; experience with Python, R, Tableau, or other programming and visualization languages preferred
• Familiarity with ITIL and Service Management principles preferred
• Database architecture and data management experience preferred
• Project Management certification or relevant experience a plus
• Artificial intelligence and/or machine learning experience a plus
• Ability to translate technical specifications and communicate in clear manner to broad audience
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to move data quality projects forward
• Exceptional verbal, written, and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, Word required; experience with SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, and Visio preferred

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.