Data Analyst V - Austin, United States - Health & Human Services Comm

Health & Human Services Comm

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Data Analyst V (DA V) position performs work for the Provider Finance Department under supervision of the Manager of Fees, Data, and Research.

The DA V serves as team lead for the Acute Care Data and Research team.

This position performs highly complex (senior-level) data collection, reporting, and analysis to monitor, evaluate, and increase efficiencies for Acute Care.

The DA V defines, develops, and implements data standards, data quality measures, analyzes data quality results, and implements necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement.

This position also oversees, plans, directs, monitors, and guides others in the use of key analytic functions relating to the Data and Research team within Acute Care.

The DA V works under mínimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

25% - Data Analysis and Visualization - Compiles, queries, and loads data points using SQL, and other query languages, into databases from a variety of source formats to support complex analyses.

Cleans and prepares data, as necessary, for access to other analysts in their work products as well as data visualization.

Provides guidance and mentorship on data use and best practices to analysts throughout the department.

25% Data Quality Establishes and updates data quality metrics, recommending and implementing improvements to data quality associated with processes. Ensures data integrity by identifying data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies in the content, structure, and relationships within data; coordinates with stakeholders to improve data quality. Interprets results to identify significant differences in data. Identifies and interprets data patterns and trends and assesses data quality. 10% Process Improvement Provides feedback regarding systematic changes to improve data collection and align data infrastructure with business needs. Makes recommendation to improve efficiency and quality of data and reporting processes. Provides routine updates on the status of projects and initiatives. 5% Performs other work as assigned or required to maintain and support the office and HHSC operations.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

a

Software:
Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), business objects, TMHP Software, claims processing engines, SQL, R, SAS, Python
- b

Knowledge Areas:
data analysis, statistics, data visualization, medical claims data, methods of funding, program rules, Medicare, and Medicaid
- c

Required skills/abilities:

positive attitude, ability to multi-task, flexibility and creativity, ability to work on a team as both lead and member, strong communication skills, adaptable leadership styles to best suit employees.

- d. Knowledge of Texas legislative process
- e. Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles
- f. Knowledge of data quality and integrity processes
- g. Knowledge of process improvement or quality assurance systems
- h. Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities
- i. Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions
- j. Skill in communication and public speaking
- k. Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups
- l. Ability to interpret data and develop effective operating procedures
- m. Ability to work with large datasets efficiently
- n. Ability to organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences
- o. Ability to establish goals and objectives
- p. Ability to train and provide constructive feedback to staff
- q. Ability to lead in an environment of change
- r. Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of others and build effective work teams
- s. Ability to effectively motivate and provide direction to staff
- t. Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization, agencies, providers, stakeholders, and elected officials
- u.

Ability to develop and implement effective customer service systems
Registration or Licensure Requirements:

None Required

Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social science; business, including accounting and statistics; mathematics; physics; economics; health-related field; political science; or other closely related field.

Experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience with Medicaid and/or healthcare finance preferred. Experience with SQL-based data querying software preferred.

Additional Information:

MOS Code:

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.