STATISTICAL ANALYST I

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

The

Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)

oversees and operates

Health First Colorado

(Colorado's Medicaid Program),

Child Health Plan Plus

(CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are looking for a Statistical Analyst I

to join our Special Financing Division

team!

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a

competitive benefits package:
PERA

retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

Medical

,

Dental

, and

Vision

insurance coverage

Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

(FSAs)

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees

Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements

Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life

Employment Discount Program

Free

RTD EcoPass

to all eligible State Employees

Credit Union of Colorado

Membership Eligibility

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

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https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from fully remote, hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.

The Finance Office consists of the Chief Financial Officer, the Budget Division, Controller Division, Managed Care and Payment Reform Division, Fee for Service Division, Special Financing Division, Audits Division and Procurement Division. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is accountable for the financial and risk management operations of the Department, and oversees control systems that report financial results and maintain Department compliance. The CFO is responsible for the Department's financial data and reporting, and its use of data analytics to define value and measure quality with regard to Department operations. The CFO develops the Department's financial and operational strategy, and generates actionable analytics tied to that strategy. What you'll be doing:

Position develops reports and completes a range of statistical and data analyses of claim data in the main data warehouse to support the Division’s supplemental payments.
Position uses database software made available by the Department and descriptive statistical techniques to extract, manage, analyze, and summarize Medicaid claims data and other data that may be available.
Position understands and interprets written materials, including technical materials, business requirements, rules, regulations, reports, charts, graphs, or tables.
Position documents all analyses in the format required by Section standard operating procedure.
Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

**MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION**
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied statistics, Social science quantitative study, Data Science, Economics
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

in a field of study related to the work assignment, including but not limited to; public health, health data analytics

and

includes

at least 6 credit hours of statistics coursework.
**MUST ATTACH TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION**

Substitutions:
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Qualifications:
Master’s degree in

Mathematics, Statistics, Applied statistics, Social science quantitative study, Data Science, Economics

or other related degree.

One year of Experience utilizing data analysis software (i.e. SQL based program, SAS, IBM COGNOS, Toad for data analysts and others)

Knowledge of data collection, data management, relational databases, data analysis and research methodologies

Intermediate to expert level in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of state Medicaid System OR Knowledge of and experience using health care data.

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.

Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at

[email protected]

within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at

spb.colorado.gov/board-rules

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How to Apply

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
ADAAA Accommodations

: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at

[email protected]

.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing

does not

offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.

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