Managed Care Data Analyst

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Medicaid Services (DMS), is recruiting for a Managed Care Data Analyst in the Bureau of Programs & Policy (BPP).

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.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 6.95% employer match in 2025 with lifetime retirement payment. 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.
• Flexible work schedules and telework options.
• 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.

This position has the ability to work remotely up to 5 days per week but may be required to report to the Madison office location at 1 West Wilson Street on occasion to complete certain tasks. This schedule may vary based on training or operational need.

As the Managed Care Data Analyst, you will represent specific program/business areas with distinctive IS applications, needs, and requirements. You will be responsible for policy research, data analysis, development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of distinctive information systems for the support of the program’s business. Duties include:

• Designing, implementing, managing, monitoring, enhancing and evaluating of assigned managed care business area systems, data, and operation of the Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) operated by contracted vendors, which includes data and system analysis, monitoring, and project management.
• Directing and monitoring changes to the MES data, reports and visual data representations resulting from implementation of policies, changes to federal and state reporting requirements, reimbursement methodologies, budget initiatives, new MES vendor contracts and changes to MES vendor contracts for Medicaid and other State health care programs.
• Serving as both the policy and systems liaison within certain projects and/or leading projects as directed by the Section Manager, or Division leadership.

The starting pay is between $41.50 and $45.00 per hour (approximately between $86,300 and $93,600 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. This position is classified as an IS Business Automation Specialist and is in pay schedule and range 07/33.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

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.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience preparing and presenting data-driven reports and data analyses to partners and management.
• Experience with health insurance claims processing service coding and claims payment processing or encounter reporting.
• Experience with computerized data processing applications, including spreadsheet and database software, systems analysis, report generation techniques, and programming techniques such as SQL, SAS, R, etc.

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

• Experience working in a liaison role with people from a variety of professional backgrounds.
• Experience designing, organizing, and carrying out complex project plans using project management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Experience working with the Wisconsin healthcare industry.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page and your resume is limited to two (2) pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• 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 Allyvia Vang in Human Resources at allyviam.vang@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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

The deadline to apply is 04/15/25 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.