Advanced Data Analyst

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a data analyst to support the Data Management and Data Analysis functions. The role focuses on cleaning data, building reports and dashboards, and ensuring accuracy across multiple datasets used in maternal and child health, family planning, WIC and other programs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with program staff and stakeholders to provide training, technical assistance and data-driven insights to improve program outcomes and

Qualifications

• One year of experience in data analysis including evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, health, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data.
• Education in public health, statistics, epidemiology, computer science or mathematics may be substituted for experience by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Data Reporting: Prepare maternal and child health, family planning, WIC and other program data for progress and performance reports and other measures.
• Collaborate with program staff to provide training, technical assistance and consultative services regarding data use and reporting.
• Present data to state staff, local partners and coalitions to inform action and highlight progress and inequities.

Skills

Data analysis

Data cleansing

Reporting & dashboards

Communication

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's or Master's in Public Health, CS, Math or related

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Job Posting

Job Posting closes: September 3rd, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: September 3rd, 2026

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.52
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary

The position (K0231699)

Data Management

Ensure datasets are accurate and clean by doing initial scrubbing of data and regular scheduled examination of records. Track and report progress on data cleaning goals. Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data. Resolve all data quality issues or discrepancies using analytical software such as SAS. Maintain data quality through ongoing data analysis, case detail and sub-details, record deduplication, and implement process improvements that contribute to improved data quality. Maintain and refine reports, dashboards, and processes to continuously monitor data quality and integrity. Work with management to identify new and creative opportunities to leverage shared data to support additional programs improvement processes or functions. Complete necessary trainings to manipulate and format data a needed.

Data Analysis

Extract clean data from systems of record, review, analyze and finalize data must be provided for reports in accordance with federal guidance and relevant detail sheets indicating definition, data source, numerators, and denominators. Analyze specific data sets and work closely with data stewards to ensure accuracy and completeness of data; follow up with data stewards and/or internal or external partners including vendors to correct or complete data. Summarize and document trends within the data sets based on data analysis and develop recommendations for program improvements and/or new initiatives. Complete necessary trainings to increase skill of manipulating and formatting data in a way that is readily consumed. Identify other data needed to effectively evaluate activities and progress related to the state action plan priorities, objectives, and measures.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

• Data Reporting: Serve as the point of contact for data housed in multiple systems, some shared by several programs. Prepare maternal and child health, family planning, WIC and other program data for progress reports, performance reports and other narrative and measure reporting as requested.
• Collaborate with program directors, epidemiologists and team members to provide training, technical assistance and consultative services regarding the use of the data. Identify data and produce fact sheets, issue briefs, and other resources to increase understanding of programs, highlight progress, present inequities, and identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in relevant data and policy conferences, webinars, and phone conferences at the state and local level.
• Present data to state staff, local partners, coalitions, and other audiences as requested and as necessary to increase understanding of data and inform action.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • One year of experience in data analysis including evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, health, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data. Education in public health, statistics, epidemiology, computer science or mathematics may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Public Health, Computer Science, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Biostatistics or related field
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
  • Ability to record and transmit information
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Ability to plan, organize and perform a variety of functions
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to thrive in a fluid environment
  • Ability to enter data into agency information systems
  • Project management education/training; collaborative development; collective impact
  • Grant writing training/education
  • Experience or familiarity with quality improvement processes
  • Experience with gathering, reviewing and tracking contracts and fiscal information
  • Advanced project management skills
  • Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
  • Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.