Business Analyst - MED

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

Do you want to improve health outcomes and ensure all Medicaid members have access to quality care? The Bureau of Population Health in the Division of Medicaid is seeking a Business Analyst to support projects, and develop, implement, and evaluate processes that strategically drive population health and quality initiatives. We are seeking individuals with strong business analytical skills; quality improvement and quality assurance methodologies; stakeholder engagement; data-driven decision making; critical thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to exercise good judgment in all contexts.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in population health and quality improvement initiatives, some experience with project management, problem solving and building consensus among diverse stakeholders, and strong focus on detail to ensure accuracy in analysis, reporting, and all communication products. This position is located in downtown Boise .

This position is not eligible for telework.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Develop and implement Medicaid programs, projects and contracts with the goal to monitor and improve quality of care, such as the development of the Quality Rating System, management of the External Quality Review Organization contract, development and implementation of value-based care programs, state directed programs, and withhold programs in managed care, core set reporting, and network adequacy monitoring.
• Support the CMS Managed Care Quality Strategy, including the development, evaluation, and management of stakeholder engagement.
• Actively contribute to the advancement of the Division's population health initiatives through planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve defined goals.
• Support the standardization of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement across managed care programs and data dashboards to track key quality and performance measures, such as the Adult and Child Core Set.
• Execute quality improvement projects, from initiation to close, leverage scope, schedule, and budget to meet defined requirements.
• Create solutions in alignment with operational, policy and program goals and objectives,
• Use a systematic approach to design, modify or adapt a major program or operation to optimize health outcomes and achieve more improved results.
• Create improvement actions to address the performance issues that are identified during analysis of the process performance data.
• Identify potential risks and difficulties, and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of project management. Typically gained by two years' experience managing projects involved in determining project scope, developing project goals, timelines, budget, implementation strategies, and measurement methods, and monitoring progress toward goals and project completion; OR Certification as a Business Analyst Associate; OR successful completion of Business Analyst training in alignment with the Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK) and two years' experience performing routine duties in requirements discovery, process analysis, and preparation of reports and written documents.
• Good knowledge of organizational/business analysis and evaluation. Typically gained by completing at least six semester hours of upper division college coursework for a degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or other related field AND two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work; OR a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or other related field AND one year professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work; OR at least four years' work experience performing professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• Good knowledge of process improvement methodology. Typically gained by at least two years' experience performing requirements discovery, process analysis, and preparation of reports and written documents OR successful completion of Business Analyst training in alignment with the Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK).

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Good knowledge of public health principles and practices. Typically gained by upper division coursework or at least two years of experience in an agency advancing public health initiatives.
• Good knowledge of health and human services programs. Typically gained by at least two years of professional experience developing, evaluating, supporting, and/or administering health and human service programs.
• Experience working with Medicaid or healthcare insurance programs and researching and analyzing data for accuracy, trends, variances, and updates to ensure acceptable policies and procedures have been followed and for compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations in general and those related to Medicaid reimbursement and certain enrollment requirements . Typically gained by at least one year of demonstrated work experience.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certifications, and/or a Master's Degree in Public Health, Business, or a related field is preferred.

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If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.