Health Workforce Information Center Analyst

Analyst
Health Workforce Information Center

Do you have excellent research and analytical skills? Do you love problem solving?

The Utah Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the Health Workforce Information Center Analyst position.

This is a working level research consulting job. Incumbents consult with and make presentations directly to agency executives, local officials, or other similar high ranking officials routinely in the performance of duties. Incumbents form conclusions, and develop reporting tools to inform policy, programs, regulations, etc. Incumbents provide specialized expertise in research design, analysis, and data needed to examine issues, trends and program evaluations. Incumbents design, conduct and coordinate research projects for all areas of concern to the agency. Incumbents make recommendations based on project findings and facilitate the use of research data to improve existing programs. Incumbents select from established guidelines or practices to accomplish tasks. Incumbents work with a minimal level of supervisory controls and errors in data/recommendations may have significant impact on the agency. Incumbents are required to have a wide range of knowledge of assigned subject matter. Incumbents may functionally or directly supervise.

Why Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of a dynamic team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as generous paid time off. Spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance.

The Agency
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Responsibilities
Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
Facilitates the use of research data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions related to public information.
Coordinates or leads program activities, services, and/or program implementation, etc.
Regularly presents final recommendations and issues directly to senior management, boards, or commissions.
Develops and recommends approaches for implementation of processes, position papers, programs, regulations, etc.
Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
Writes or drafts technical documentation, operating procedures, reports, articles, or other related material for the department.
Evaluates all aspects of research projects, project findings, and operational data regarding technical merits and implications.
Provides technical support for pertinent program information.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience using SQL, R, and/or python for data analysis; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with large datasets and data warehouses.
Comfort with public speaking and facilitating large meetings.
Experience delivering presentations to cross-sector stakeholders.
Some knowledge of the healthcare industry, healthcare delivery and how health insurance and billing works.
Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.

Supplemental Information
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.