MANAGEMENT ANALYST 2

State-of-Nevad; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Health Authority is seeking a Management Analyst 2 to support Medicaid contracts and related programs in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas. The role emphasizes data analysis, contract oversight, cost projections, and program integrity to ensure cost effectiveness and compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with state agencies, vendors, and stakeholders; supervising an Administrative Assistant; and contributing to policy, procurement, and fiscal analyses to support legislative

Qualifications

• Experience performing data retrieval, fiscal analysis and cost projections.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate grant activities.
• Knowledge of Medicaid contracts, procurement and program integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and operational support for Medicaid contracts and related programs.
• Supervise an Administrative Assistant; oversee workflow and performance.
• Monitor contractor performance and support policy and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with state agencies, vendors, and stakeholders to maintain program quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Nevada Health Authority is seeking a Management Analyst 2 in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas.

PHARMACY

This position is located in Carson City within the Medicaid unit and provides critical analytical and operational support for major Medicaid pharmacy contracts, ensuring contract compliance, program integrity, and effective oversight of the Preferred Drug List and Pharmacy Benefit Manager programs. The role conducts data analysis, monitors contractor performance, supports policy and procurement activities, and collaborates with state agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain high program quality and cost effectiveness. The position also supervises an Administrative Assistant, overseeing workflow, training, and performance to ensure accurate and compliant program operations.

OFFICE OF ANALYTICS

This position is located in Reno within the Fiscal Projections and Cost Analysis unit. This position will be responsible for performing data retrieval, fiscal analysis, and cost projection work supporting Nevada Health Authority operations. These analyses include assisting with cost-driver analysis and reporting using the All-Payer Claims Database, ad hoc cost projections and fiscal analysis as assigned, and supporting the preparation of fiscal notes and biennial budget projections for the legislative session. This position will also assist with retrieving and analyzing data and preparing reports required for Section 1115 and Section 1915(c) waivers. This position will also include additional cost-related projections and analysis upon request of the team leads, Director or Division Administrators.

SHARP

This position is located in Carson City within the Procurement and Contracts Unit (PCU) and will have primary responsibility for supporting the Request for Applications (RFA) process and ongoing grant activities for the Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Program (SHARP). Responsibilities will include supporting grant administration, monitoring, compliance, tracking, reporting, and coordination associated with SHARP. The position may also provide support for other grant-related activities and PCU functions as assigned.

AUDIT

This position is located in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas within the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division, Office of Medicaid Inspector General, Audit Unit. The position conducts fiscal monitoring, financial and billing reviews, and audits of Developmental Services community-based providers and prospective providers to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and applicable accounting and auditing standards. Responsibilities include reviewing financial records, claims, contracts, supporting documentation, and provider operations; identifying and documenting audit findings and potential overpayments; collaborating with the Aging and Disability Services Division on recovery efforts; assisting providers with billing and policy inquiries; and preparing audit work papers, financial analyses, and Assurances of Fiscal Accountability reports. The position researches and interprets applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accounting principles, develops recommendations, maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and communicates findings effectively. The incumbent also assists in developing audit procedures, forms, and processes and uses Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, filters, and data validation, to support audit, billing, and reporting activities.

Management Analysts conduct studies, research, and examination of management and administrative areas such as agency operations, forms, policies and procedures, workflow, legislative analysis, management research, and statistical and informational analysis.

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

1. Conduct research and analyze legislative implications.
2. Determine software application program needs or requirements.
3. Review and monitor contracts.
4. Make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements.
5. Provide recommendations to management regarding programs and/or work unit activities.
6. Prepare reports and correspondence.
7. Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies or procedures for the work unit and/or assigned programs.
8. Conduct statistical or investigative studies, compile and analyze data, and prepare and present reports summarizing study results and conclusions.
9. Develop, manage, review, and make recommendations on contracts and the contracting process.
10. Review, monitor, and research bills submitted to the Legislature impacting the work unit, inform management of possible implications, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
11. May train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of

• Statistical and research methodology; contract development and oversight.

Skill in

• Organizing, planning, implementing, and overseeing multiple programs or areas of responsibility.

Ability to

• Analyze organizational and administrative programs, policies, and procedures, prepare plans for revision, and make recommendations; perform statistical computations such as correlation studies, variance analysis, averages, and trends; analyze user needs and develop appropriate solutions and requirements; organize materials, information, and resources systematically to optimize efficiency; organize, plan, implement, and oversee multiple programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public; negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies, programs, and reach consensus; define problems, identify trends, analyze issues, solve problems, and communicate solutions; produce clear, concise and valid operational manuals, reports, and other presentation materials.