Management Analyst

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Parental leave and other work‑life BAL

State holidays

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Management Analyst (K0247578) to consolidate data from diverse sources, ensure proper permissions, and build robust data pipelines for reliable analysis. You will work with EHR systems, medical devices, and insurance data, preparing clean datasets for insight generation.

You will apply statistical methods, build predictive models, and collaborate with clinicians and IT staff to translate business problems into data science projects.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred familiarity with data cleaning, transformation, and visualization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to analyze data and extract actionable health insights.
• Develop predictive models to forecast disease progression and identify at‑risk populations.
• Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, administrators and IT staff to align data science projects with clinical needs.
• Create clear visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Data visualization

Communication

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: September 11, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: September 11, 2026

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.

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: $30.53
• 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Management Analyst position (K0247578) is responsible for acquiring and consolidating vast amounts of data from a range of disparate sources. This involves identifying relevant datasets, ensuring appropriate permissions, and extracting data from EHR systems, medical devices, clinical trial repositories, and insurance claims databases. The process includes rigorous cleaning—addressing missing values, correcting errors, and standardizing formats to produce high-quality, reliable datasets. Organizing this information requires implementing robust data pipelines and storage solutions that facilitate easy access and integration, ultimately laying the foundation for effective analysis and insight generation.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Apply statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to analyze data, identify patterns, and extract actionable insights related to health outcomes, disease trends, and healthcare operations.
• Once data is prepared, the data scientist leverages advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to uncover trends and relationships within the data. This includes building predictive models to forecast disease progression, identifying at‑risk patient populations, and uncovering operational inefficiencies within healthcare systems.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, and IT staff to understand clinical needs, translate business problems into data science projects, and ensure that solutions are practical and ethical. Collaboration is central to the data scientist’s role in healthcare.
• Create clear and informative visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to clinicians, administrators, and other stakeholders. An essential part of a data scientist’s responsibility is translating complex analyses into accessible insights. This is achieved by creating interactive dashboards, charts, and visual reports that succinctly convey key findings and support data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Education:
• 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:
  • Four years of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Experience in health care or insurance
  • Two years’ experience performing analysis of procedures, policies or programs
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with others while working independently.
  • Experience in data collection, data management, or data analysis in a professional setting.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with statistical analysis tools, programming languages (such as Python or R)
  • Knowledge of data cleaning, transformation, and visualization techniques.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate complex data findings to non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality requirements applicable to data (such as HIPAA for healthcare)
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Must live in Kansas within three months and within 1 hour and 30 minutes from the primary location after being hired.
  • 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

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Whitney Uthe

Email: [e-mail]

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

How To Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE

The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to [phone], scanned and emailed to [e-mail], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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.