What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Data Analyst IV position at State of New Mexico?

36.09 - $57.75 Hourly

75,072 - $120,115 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 85

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant Lists may be screened more than once.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.

Our Vision

Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.

Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.

Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.

Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The IT Data Analyst IV will support leadership to meet the agency's goals by conducting data needs assessments to attain actionable mission-driven results.

The IT Data Analyst IV will :

Conduct extensive research, manage and maintain agency-related data sets of varying sizes using a variety of standard analysis tools such as Excel, Access, SQL, Power BI, R and ArcGIS, and / or other programming tools such as SAS or Python;

Ensuring consistency and integrity of data and;

Interpret data, including statistical values, and may provide advice and consultation regarding implications and / or make recommendations for adjustments.

How does it get done?

The IT Data Analyst IV will discern patterns and correlate a diverse set of information to conceptualize and then translate ideas from abstract to concrete, transforming data into an audience-appropriate story to formulate actionable strategies and solutions to problems, addressing questions and concerns presented by leadership and the agency.

The IT Data Analyst IV is responsible for :

Ensuring data integrity and security by developing and executing necessary processes and controls for data used and provided in analytics;

Meeting with various levels of leaders to understand barriers to agency success requiring analytical support;

Identifying, defining, and implementing new data-driven strategies and processes for the organization;

Coaching the analytic team for continuous development in both hard and soft skills pertaining to consultative analytical functions and;

Gaining business knowledge and processes through job shadowing, conversations with stakeholders, and participation in strategic meetings.

Who are the customers?

Key customers include HCA Secretary, HCA Deputy Secretaries, Directors, and CIO.

Due to the vastness of the HCA data, external customers may include other State Departments / Agencies and Legislature.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has :

Six (6) or more years of experience in advanced analytics demonstrating strong analytical skills and communication skills;

The ability to leverage disparate complex data in analytics providing leadership with necessary information to make decisions, solve problems, or answer questions;

Knowledge to query various database structures using SQL, SAS, Python, or other query language to join several data sets together for analysis;

The ability to read and understand data flows and data schematics with advanced working knowledge of BI tools such as SAS, Business Objects, Tableau, Strata;

Demonstrated ability to engage peers and stakeholders in the education of and promotion of data literacy and ability to coach analytic peers on hard and soft skills pertaining to consultative analytical functions.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related field with nine (9) years of experience directly related to position at time of posting or related professional certification as determined by the hiring agency. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling thirteen (13) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Office setting with extensive computer usage, may require after hours work, and some travel

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information : Alex Rodriguez, (505) 538-5184. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Salary : $75,072 - $120,115

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