DHS RESEARCH ANALYSIS MANAGER

Position Number: 22099100

County: Baxter

Posting End Date: 03/30/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $62,531.00

DPSQA

Hiring Official: Linda White

Functional Job Title: Compliance Analyst

This position has extensive in state overnight travel with some weekend and after-hours work.

Must have:

• Must have at a minimum a Master’s degree and work experience with the intellectually disabled population.
• Must be comfortable working with the Intermediate Care Facilities and Human Development Center structure and population.
• Must have a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Must become SMQT certified within six months of employment.
  
  

Job Summary:

• Completes standard, complaint, initial and follow up surveys based on CMS guidelines to evaluate facility compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Analyze information gathered to determine facility compliance with the requirements.
• Document deficient practices using CMS Principles of Documentation.
• Conduct off-site survey preparation and complete deficiency writing after the survey is completed.
• Monitor or lead special compliance activities, including but not limited to oversight of auditing activities performed by contract vendors.
  
  

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: G027N

Grade: GS11

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $62,531.00 - $99,737.00

Summary

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of the Director Research Analysis Manager is responsible for conducting research of human services programs and issues involving state and federal laws, policies, programs, trends, and delivery systems to develop strategies to improve service delivery and increase utilization of services to the citizens of the state of Arkansas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Manages department-wide research of key strategic human services issues and/or projects and studies, coordinates with executive management, professional, technology, and programs divisional staff, and ensures the Director's office access to reliable decision making data. Facilitates cross-division projects by leading and coordinating information and data research initiatives and providing foundational support for policy and program problems/challenges; coordinates special projects involving cross-division information technology and program division staff in the design and/or implementation of information technology solutions for DHS. Manages analytical research of human services policies and data by comparing requirements of all available funding sources and recommending alternative solutions and proposed changes for optimization of department resources. Improves data utilization and analysis by employing statistical sampling, trend analysis, and analytical review techniques; researches all relevant data from internal and external sources, examines budget proposals, and prepares impact statements for recommended policy changes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to funding and grants. Knowledge of health and human services programs, policies, and requirements. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management and public administration. Ability to analyze data, plan outcomes, and determine solutions. Ability to conduct statistical research and analysis. Ability to plan and direct the work of others. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and develop legislation or recommend revisions. Ability to prepare and present technical oral and written reports of findings and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in statistics, public administration, business administration, social sciences, or a related field; plus five years of experience in social service program organization, public administration, or a related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.