Business Analytics Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4846510) Apply  Business Analytics Specialist Salary $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number MVA/SP/206259 Department LDH-Medical Vendor Administration Opening Date 02/25/2025 Closing Date 3/11/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Business Analytics / East Baton Rouge Parish Announcement Number: MVA/SP/206259 Cost Center: 3052010301 Position Number: 50575247 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment or Detail to Special Duty. (Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months) No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To lead the initiative to improve efficiency and effectiveness of key processes within the organization and across organizational divisions and operating groups, via a process analysis and improvement driven approach. To determine the effectiveness of programs and develop recommendations to improve or resolve substantive problems that affect agency services. LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from higher-level administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional and/or direct, as required by specific assignments, over any agency employee. LOCATION OF WORK: Statewide. JOB DISTINCTIONS: None. Examples of Work The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana. LDH is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. This position is in the Bureau of Health Services Financing *BHSF), Louisiana's single state Medicaid agency within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). The Louisiana Medicaid Program, which provides healthcare services to low-income individuals, has an annual budget of approximately $12.9 billion dollars, a staffing complement of almost 900 authorized employees and almost 500 contracted direct-support staff, and provides services to approximately 1.7 million enrollees annually. The program is a state of federal partnership financed with a combination of state and federal funds and governed by a complex body of state and federal laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines. This is a unique, highly complex, responsible and experienced position in the Business Analytics section located within the Bureau of HealthServices Financing (BHSF). This section is responsible for analytics, forecasting, data quality and reporting. This position is part of a team that is responsible for data quality under Louisiana Medicaid. The Business Analytics incumbent is part of a team that leads the initiative to verify, improve, and correct data quality of the Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Determination System (LaMEDS )information across Louisiana Medicaid via a process analysis and improvement driven approach. The incumbent develops solutions and recommendations in conjunction with LDH program staff, federal and state partners to improve or resolve all data quality issues that affect internal and external reporting. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in addressing non-routine matters as well as normal job duties/responsibilities with minimal direction. The incumbent performs a combination of duties to help the agency be successful in meeting the mission and uses critical thinking skills to analyze situations to determine appropriate process or handling of tasks. The incumbent must be attentive to detail, able to focus on different projects at one time, manage time wisely, and perform as a team member. Performing and working as a team member is critical to the successful outcome of administering and operationalizing covered benefits, services, programs and treatments in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, rules and policies, and in accordance with the best interests of the Medicaid program and the population it serves. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 40% Analyzes and reports LaMEDS data errors, problems independently, and/or with assistance from Louisiana Medicaid program staff and supervisor. Acquires data from primary or secondary data sources to either reconcile LaMEDS data or to identify and analyze other business requests. Presents findings and recommendations on these issues. 25% Creates, documents, maintains and develops LaMEDS technical documentation as it relates to ad hoc and recurring reporting needs. Analyzes LaMEDS structural relationship between data tables contained within. Researches, verifies and produces LaMEDS data reports to supervisor, stakeholders, top management, and other personnel as needed. Completes various LaMEDS projects thoroughly, accurately and timely as assigned. 25% Gains experience in understanding the life cycle of Louisiana Medicaid data from source to target, including a comprehensive understanding of how Louisiana Medicaid uses the data. Applies this knowledge to the development and implementation of improved processes for analytic workflows and products. 10% Performs other duties as assigned to assist with the management and operations of the assigned section including assisting with other duties not listed herein. Assists others to meet needs and priorities of the Section and Department. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email