Data Analyst

Introduction

The Department of Health Services strives to protect and promote the health and safety of all people of Wisconsin through the efforts of a dedicated and diverse workforce. DHS works to ensure access to individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of abuse prevention, mental health, public health, family care, long-term care, and much more.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking to fill 2 Data Analyst positions. Both positions will be similar, one with main responsibilities supporting the Pharmacy team and the other supporting the Rehab and Restore team and leading efforts to ensure data analysis is appropriately validated and documented.

The OIG reports directly to the DHS Secretary and is charged with protecting the taxpayers of Wisconsin by preventing and detecting fraud, abuse, and waste of public assistance programs such as Medicaid, FoodShare, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), IRIS, and FamilyCare.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
  
  

The positions will be headquartered at 1 W. Wilson St in Madison and offer the option to work remotely 3 to 5 days per week with approval. The positions may be required to report to an office or community location on occasion to complete certain tasks. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need.

Position Summary

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Performing advanced data and program analysis work to support the development of complex analysis across a large breadth of data including claims, encounters, and other sources to produce decision making for the OIG.
• Serving as the lead analyst for the Pharmacy or Rehab team conducting analysis and providing data and visualizations to assist in the assessment of effectiveness of previous work and assess data and make recommendations on policy enforcement actions.
• Producing various visualizations, identifying gaps in data, and identifying additional information that is needed to make appropriate decisions for programs.
• Communicating analytical findings to management.
• Summarizing critical issues for program staff.
  
  

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $38.00 and $41.25 per hour (approximately between $79,000 and $85,800 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The positions are classified as Research Analyst – Advanced and are in pay schedule and range 08/03.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.

Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience performing data analysis (e.g. writing queries, creating dashboards, analyzing large data sets for patterns, reviewing claims data for fraud, waste, or abuse, etc.).
• Experience or training in the writing and maintenance of data queries.
• Experience using common data query coding languages (e.g. SQL, SAS, Python, etc.).
  
  

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience creating data visualizations using programs such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with healthcare claims data.
• Experience with pharmacy related healthcare data.
• Experience working with Medicaid or other government programs.
  
  

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 2 pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

How To Apply

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Helpful Information

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• Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above.
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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries please contact Mike Sansom at [email protected].
  
  

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is November 15th by 11:59 pm.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.