LTC Research Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option)

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Research Data Specialist I to join their team. This role involves conducting complex studies related to Long-Term Care provider rate setting and developing data models for analysis. The incumbent will also prepare reports and provide technical support to analysts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the Long-Term Care (LTC) provider rate setting process
• Independently plan, organize and conduct complex studies essential to the establishment and maintenance of the Medi-Cal reimbursement methodology for LTC providers
• Undertake systematic, critical, and intensive investigation directed toward the resolution of program-related issues
• Develop data models and payment models for identification and analysis of rates using Microsoft Access and Excel
• Develop and maintain new and existing databases using Microsoft Access, Excel, Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and/or other types of statistical software
• Utilize research methodology and techniques to respond to time-sensitive program inquiries in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists
• Utilize deductive and inductive processes to explain major cost and utilization trends
• Prepare custom reports for submission to executive management and the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Act in a lead capacity providing direction and technical support to analysts preparing deliverables for internal and external stakeholders

Skills

• Experience performing complex fiscal and policy analysis and formulating recommendations
• Experience with stakeholder engagement
• Experience working in fast paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priorities
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of technical knowledge as it relates to Medi-Cal ratesetting
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS and/or other types of statistical software
• Experience with visual studios, Python, and an understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) is preferred

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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