Research/Data Analyst

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The MO HealthNet Division seeks a Research/Data Analyst in the Managed Care Quality Oversight Unit, located in Cole County, Jefferson City. Two openings with opportunity to contribute to quality oversight for the MO HealthNet Managed Care Program.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting using databases, Excel, Access, and IBM Cognos Analytics. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience or certification.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting and policy research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor member access, quality and timeliness of care in collaboration with internal staff and contractors.
• Develop and deliver managed care quality reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cadence.
• Assist with research, analysis, and selection of standardized healthcare quality measures.
• Participate in workgroups to improve outcomes and draft meeting minutes.
• Support unit duties including reports on programs like Show Me Healthy Babies and network adequacy.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpreting data

Reporting data

Excel

Access

IBM Cognos Analytics

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

IBM Cognos Analytics

Job description

The MO HealthNet Division has an opening for a Research/Data Analyst within the Managed Care Quality Oversight Unit located in Cole County.

Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $2,516.17. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Annual Salary: $60, 388.08

Job Posting Number(s): 4617 8400023 & 4617 8400009

Job Location: This position is located at the Howerton State Office Building; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO.

Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position:

There are two openings for a Research/Data Analyst. These positions are within a small, supportive unit that works cohesively to conduct quality and oversight functions for the MO HealthNet Managed Care Program and will report directly to the Senior Research/Data Analyst . The work is challenging, and the rewards are big as we work together to support MHD’s mission to “Empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.” This position offers a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally through specialized quality oversight work.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Managed Care quality program through activities designed to monitor member access, quality and timeliness of care. Monitoring activities are conducted in collaboration with internal staff, subcontractors and multiple state agencies.
• Develop and deliver various managed care quality reports ranging in frequency between weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, as required in the Managed Care contract.
• Assist with research, analysis and selection of standardized healthcare quality measures for reporting, budget purposes, directed payments or other regulatory processes.
• Participate in workgroups designed to improve outcomes of the managed care program with the ability to plan, facilitate, present program updates and draft meeting minutes.
• Assist with unit duties and reports as assigned including, children’s health insurance program, show me healthy babies, managed care quality improvement strategy, network adequacy, performance withhold, non-emergency medical transportation services and external quality review.
• Assist with development and amendments of various contracts managed by our unit. (i.e. Network Adequacy, External Quality Review and the Managed Care Compliance Tool)
• Assist with contract development, readiness reviews and contract amendments as part of the procurement process for the Managed Care Contract Compliance Unit.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or appropriate certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates for this position must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must have experience with data analysis, interpreting and reporting data. Experience with databases, Excel, Access and/or IBM Cognos Analytics is preferred. They must have knowledge of and be able to research policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations, and provide accurate interpretation. They must be able to design, format and accurately prepare management and administrative reports. Candidates must be able to work independently as well as in a team. This unit interacts with multiple agencies including managed care health plan staff, the program’s actuary, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, our external quality review organization, as well as numerous DSS and MO HealthNet team members. Professionalism and the ability to build/ maintain working relationships is crucial.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: Amy Lage at [e-mail]. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail].

Recruitment Area: Open to all Qualified Candidates.

Application Deadline: November 18, 2026