DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Want to help improve behavioral health services across Idaho through data and analytics? The Division of Behavioral Health is seeking one (1) Senior Research Analyst to join the Oversight and Statewide Operations (OSO) Bureau. In this role, you will transform complex behavioral health data into meaningful information that supports program management, policy decisions, and federal and state reporting. You'll work with large data sets, develop reports and dashboards, promote data quality and governance, and collaborate with program staff to answer key business questions. This position also serves as a subject matter expert on behavioral health data and provides guidance and training to support consistent data practices across the Division
This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location.
This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.
BENEFITS:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
- 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
- Deferred compensation plan
- Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wide variety of training opportunities
- Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
- Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Employee assistance program
Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Work with all bureaus to oversee and provide data analytics for data driven decision making for the Division of Behavioral Health
- Develop data visualizations and dashboards to distill complex information in clear, visually appealing formats.
- Translate and communicate technical findings into actionable insights and disseminate results in various formats, including written reports, graphics, tables, and oral presentations.
- Review, interpret and analyze information and data, utilizing statistical tools and research methodologies.
- Edit, modify, and validate data from various sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Assist in the development of data governance standards, workflows, policies, and procedures in line with healthcare delivery and regulatory systems.
- Collaborate with information technology staff, program staff and outside contractors to evaluate, plan, and execute enhancements to existing systems.
- Assist programs in the development of appropriate performance measures, identifying and assessing approaches to automate or otherwise streamline activities, including data collection and reporting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum/specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good knowledge of research methods. Typically gained by completion of at least two college-level statistical research methods courses (six semester credit hours or nine quarter credit hours) covering the elements of research methods and techniques including reliability and validity, measurement error, variance, methods of analysis, probability means, proportions and sampling OR completion of one college-level statistical research methods course (three semester credit hours or five quarter credit hours) covering reliability and validity, measurement error and variance COUPLED WITH approximately one year of work experience gathering, sampling and analyzing data. Experience does not include work coupled with degree/school requirements ie: thesis.
- Good knowledge of principles of statistics. Typically gained by completion of two upper division college-level statistics courses (six semester credit hours or nine quarter credit hours) covering: estimation and tests of hypotheses; sampling and multiple regression and correlation; analysis of variance and covariance; introduction to experimental design; and analysis of unbalanced data for the fixed model OR completion of one upper division college-level statistics course (three semester credit hours or five quarter credit hours) covering estimation and tests of hypotheses and sampling and multiple regression and correlation COUPLED WITH approximately one year of work experience applying statistical techniques including sampling and surveying and measurements of dispersion. Experience does not include work coupled with degree/school requirements ie: thesis.
- Good knowledge of sampling theory and probability theory. Typically gained by completion of two upper division college-level courses covering sampling theory and probability theory OR successful completion of specialized training (at least one week duration) focusing on sampling theory and probability theory COUPLED WITH at least one year of work experience defining populations, drawing samples and testing hypotheses testing. Experience does not include work coupled with degree/school requirements ie: thesis.
- Experience writing analytical (research) reports or materials. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and writing reports or portions of reports supporting research results.
- Experience compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions.
- Experience using statistical software or spreadsheet software to perform statistical analysis. Typically gained by completion of at least one college-level course (three semester credit hours or five quarter credit hours) using statistical software or spreadsheet software OR at least one year of work experience using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, SPSSX, STATA, Number Cruncher, or similar software or spreadsheet software.
- Experience interpreting and communicating (orally and in writing) statistical material into information usable by a target audience. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience requiring interpretation of statistical material such as research results, laws, policies, procedures, rules, or regulations and communicating (orally and in writing) that information so it is easily understood by the general population.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
- Demonstrated experience using database applications such as "SQL Developer", statistical and data visualization software such as "R" and "Tableau". Typically gained by one year of work experience using database applications.
- Demonstrated experience of working with large and complex data sets. Typically gained through one year of work experience working with large and complex data sets.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing health-related data such as medical claims data and Electronic Health Record (EHR) data. Typically gained by two semesters of college coursework or one year of work experience.
- Experience compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions.
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EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.