Senior Health Care Data Analyst

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Senior Health Care Data Analyst. This role involves data gathering, analysis, and the creation of dashboards to support Medicaid evaluations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, and vision coverage

Sick & vacation leave

Work-life balance programs

Paid state holidays

Fitness centers

Employee discounts

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in health insurance or healthcare data sector.
• Proficiency in data visualization with 1 year experience using Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets complex data using statistical techniques.
• Designs dashboards and reports to support Medicaid program evaluation.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and interprets results for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High School, GED

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

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Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:June 24, 2025

Required documents uploaded by:June 24, 2025

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 .

About The Position

• Who can apply: Internal (Statewide)
• 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: $31.00 -$34.50
• 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 position (K0225328)

Gathers, analyzes and interprets more complex data using appropriate statistical techniques and computer software to obtain and present findings. Perform economic modeling using various statistical techniques.Design queries and collect data from Medicaid database system to track multiple funded services to report on usage trends, costs, efficiencies and effectiveness of health programs.Creates and maintains queries for utilization across managed care encounter data and specific populations when requested. Maps and traces data across multiple systems to identify and assist in resolving problems.Creates and maintains documentation for each report.Data is gathered from agency’s system, other states or other national sources.Peer review others' analyst work while providing feedback and best practices.Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to support Medicaid program evaluation, performance tracking, and financial forecasting.

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

Performs ad hoc analysis and interprets results for a wide audience including DHCF staff and stakeholders.Provides data for legislative requests or policy analysis.Responds to written and verbal inquiries concerning Medicaid data.Displays a readiness to expand workload to meet leadership expectation. Support external data reporting needs including CMS reporting, legislative inquiries, and responses to public records requests.

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:
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, supported by two years of experience in the health insurance or healthcare data sector, working with claims/encounter data, quality data, and/or clinical data
• Proficiency in data visualization, with one year of experience utilizing Tableau, Power BI, or similar software to generate insightful visual representations
• Education may be substituted for experience, as deemed relevant by the agency
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree - Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or similar degree
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
• Background in health care or related services
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with the ability to effectively collaborate with others
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Experience in health care or insurance
• Two years of experience performing analysis of procedures, policies or programs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to create dashboards and reports
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and data in clean, concise ways and communicate information
• Experience in mentoring and training
  

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Tracey N. Benson

Email: [e-mail]

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

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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 determine 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.

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