SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

Requisition No: 570122

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68040635 - SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

Position Number: 68040635

Salary: $1,574.93 - $1,730.76 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 02/22/2022

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the State of Florida agency responsible for oversight of the Medicaid program. The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Data Analytics. Join Data Analytics as we gather, explore, and examine data to provide meaningful and impactful analysis that shapes the future of Florida Medicaid. As the Agency hub for analytics, reporting, and visualization, the Bureau of Medicaid Data Analytics examines critical aspects of Floridians’ health, health care services and costs, and is vital to managed care rate setting, health care economics, and health plan evaluation.

We are seeking to hire a Systems Project Analyst who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast- paced, team-based work environment. In addition to strong technical skills and the ability to compile reports, the agency is looking for someone with a keen ability to analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions. This position is responsible for providing general support in the preparation and reporting of health economic and statistical analyses for the unit/bureau including data management and data analysis of large claims, encounter, and eligibility data to measure various aspects of health plan performance including utilization, cost, quality, and efficiency. Familiarity with relational databases and flat files, and programming proficiency in SQL and/or SAS are required. Troubleshooting and problem solving-skills are essential. The incumbent will also be expected to assist in producing reports that convey information about plan and program performance to a non-technical audience.

AHCA offers an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance

• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Vacation and sick leave

• Paid holidays

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Tuition waiver for public college courses

• Training opportunities

For more information about the Division of Medicaid, Bureau of Medicaid Data Analytics, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of computer software applications, including MS Windows Operating Systems, Visio Professional, Project Professional, MS SQL Server 2010, Oracle version 10g or later.
• Knowledge of Florida Medicaid operations.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, statistical problem solving, or relevant modeling.
• Ability to design, develop and implement database backup and recovery procedures.
• Ability to create process flows/workflows for automate and manual business systems.
• Ability to conduct costs for performance measures.
• Possess excellent communication skills, including oral & written; and
• Possess strong time management skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• At least one year of work experience using computer software applications, including MS Windows Operating Systems, and MS Office
• At least one year of experience working with MS SQL server
• At least one year of work experience performing analysis involving large databases
• At least one year of work experience creating Excel spreadsheets to present results of data analysis

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: KEN BAUGH (850) 412 - 4127

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee