What are the responsibilities and job description for the Statistical Analyst III position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln
Hiring Rate
$24.999
Job Posting
JR2025-00014227 Statistical Analyst III (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-20-2025
Job Description
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Statistical Analyst III for the Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care. Under general supervision, this role analyzes, interprets, and prepares reports of Medicaid statistical data through the application of statistical methodologies; contributes to data interpretation, data mapping, and design of methodologies for studies as expertise allows.
Do you have project management and analysis abilities, skills, and knowledge? If so, we are looking for you! Join our TEAM and apply today!!
What You Will Do As a Statistical Analyst III
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economic/social science research methods, or a related field of quantitative analysis and two years experience in research and evaluation involving the application of statistical methods and techniques to program, administrative, survey, or demographic data; additional experience in this work can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
OR
Post Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economic/social science research methods, or a related field of quantitative analysis.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with analytic tools or languages (Cognos, R, etc), health insurance or health-related programs, Nebraska Medicaid programs, T-MSIS.
Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.
Hiring rate: Available wage that will be offered is 24.999/hr.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles and procedures of random sampling and probability; the methods and techniques of statistical analysis; resource material concerning statistical data collection methods; employing agency policies, rules, and procedures pertinent to the collection and analysis of statistical data; State and federal laws, policies, and standards governing the programs/projects of the employing agency; the functions of public jurisdictions, business firms, or private organizations effected by the employing agency’s mission; the kinds and sources of statistical data pertinent to the employing agency’s programs/projects and activities; the demographic characteristics, such as economic, social, industrial, or occupational, of those affected or served by the employing agency; manual and automated methods and protocols for data collection, processing and analysis including personal computers, mainframe terminals, and packaged applications software.
Ability to: communicate in person, by telephone, email, and correspondence, with others to exchange factual information and research analyses, findings, and conclusions; construct tabular and illustrative material such as tables and charts; calculate probabilities; use the capabilities and features of programmable calculators, computers and associated applications software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; set personal and work group priorities and work schedules; interpret and apply State and federal laws and standards, and employing agency rules, policies, and procedures; understand and apply technical narrative material including manuals, handbooks, instructional memoranda, and computer printouts; summarize program/project and administrative data into technical reports; apply statistical methods and techniques to the analysis and interpretation of data; implement statistical studies or evaluation surveys within organizational constraints and available resources.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln
Hiring Rate
$24.999
Job Posting
JR2025-00014227 Statistical Analyst III (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-20-2025
Job Description
The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Statistical Analyst III for the Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care. Under general supervision, this role analyzes, interprets, and prepares reports of Medicaid statistical data through the application of statistical methodologies; contributes to data interpretation, data mapping, and design of methodologies for studies as expertise allows.
Do you have project management and analysis abilities, skills, and knowledge? If so, we are looking for you! Join our TEAM and apply today!!
- This is not a remote or hybrid-remote position. You must be able to fully report to the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln, Nebraska.***
What You Will Do As a Statistical Analyst III
- Under limited supervision, conduct parts of statistical data analyses, perform data collection activities, interpret information, and design methodologies for reporting Medicaid analytics.
- Contribute to data interpretation and mapping for data conversion, input on methodologies for studies, as expertise allows.
- Assist with T-MSIS project efforts, including data mapping, compliance review, and intake of CMS updates.
- Participate on a team in a service driven culture to provide accurate, timely, actionable data.
- Conduct statistical analysis on Medicaid claims and eligibility data, assimilate multiple data sources into usable analyses for DHHS leadership and stakeholders.
- Contribute to presentations in a multitude of formats for audiences including agency staff , health industry executives, and public consumers using established mathematical methods and innovative mediums.
- Collaborate on joint projects with other divisions’ analytics teams to serve the State’s most vulnerable populations though informed decision making and service provider accountability.
- Contribute to Division, State, and Federal reports according to specifications to appropriate reporting authorities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economic/social science research methods, or a related field of quantitative analysis and two years experience in research and evaluation involving the application of statistical methods and techniques to program, administrative, survey, or demographic data; additional experience in this work can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
OR
Post Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economic/social science research methods, or a related field of quantitative analysis.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with analytic tools or languages (Cognos, R, etc), health insurance or health-related programs, Nebraska Medicaid programs, T-MSIS.
Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.
Hiring rate: Available wage that will be offered is 24.999/hr.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles and procedures of random sampling and probability; the methods and techniques of statistical analysis; resource material concerning statistical data collection methods; employing agency policies, rules, and procedures pertinent to the collection and analysis of statistical data; State and federal laws, policies, and standards governing the programs/projects of the employing agency; the functions of public jurisdictions, business firms, or private organizations effected by the employing agency’s mission; the kinds and sources of statistical data pertinent to the employing agency’s programs/projects and activities; the demographic characteristics, such as economic, social, industrial, or occupational, of those affected or served by the employing agency; manual and automated methods and protocols for data collection, processing and analysis including personal computers, mainframe terminals, and packaged applications software.
Ability to: communicate in person, by telephone, email, and correspondence, with others to exchange factual information and research analyses, findings, and conclusions; construct tabular and illustrative material such as tables and charts; calculate probabilities; use the capabilities and features of programmable calculators, computers and associated applications software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; set personal and work group priorities and work schedules; interpret and apply State and federal laws and standards, and employing agency rules, policies, and procedures; understand and apply technical narrative material including manuals, handbooks, instructional memoranda, and computer printouts; summarize program/project and administrative data into technical reports; apply statistical methods and techniques to the analysis and interpretation of data; implement statistical studies or evaluation surveys within organizational constraints and available resources.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
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