Medicaid Program Manager

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Medicaid Program Manager - Albany, NY

DDSA - 1039

Summary

Medicaid Program Manager - Albany, NY

DDSA - 1039

Summary

The Business Analyst will work within the Division of Data Services & Analytics (DDSA) Data Quality team. The position is multi-role in nature and will perform duties in the areas of Business Analysis, Data Analysis, and Project Management. The individual will be responsible for the research and understanding of healthcare data and business context of various elements related to Medicaid claims.  Related efforts will include the production of reports and guidance documentation in support of the intake and management of healthcare data.  The ideal candidate will be able to utilize their experience and skills to respond to requests concerning the lineage, structure, and business context of data elements within DDSA’s data catalog. They should have the ability to lead efforts to research data quality issues, identify potential solutions for remediation, coordinate with stakeholders to implement those solutions, and provide insight into the management and quality of data in the NYS Department of Health’s Medicaid program.

Comprehensive on-the-job training and peer/supervisory support will be provided. The candidate should be able to take on new tasks and subject areas, willing to work in a team environment, and able to adjust to multiple priorities successfully.

Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Curation / Stewardship of healthcare related data
• Research and response to both structural and contextual aspects of selected data sets
• Definition, planning, scheduling, and managing all aspects and resources for completion of deliverables
• Providing guidance to teams on sound use of specified data elements
• Building consensus and common understanding of data between technical and business program stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience working with healthcare data, particularly claims, member, and provider domains required
• Coordination of group efforts across multiple stakeholder cohorts to arrive at informed decisions required
• Strong documentation skills required
• Project Management certification or relevant experience preferred
• Experience with SQL and relational databases a plus; experience with Python, R, Tableau, or other programming and visualization languages a plus
• Artificial intelligence and/or machine learning experience a plus
• Ability to translate technical specifications and communicate in clear manner to broad audience
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to move data quality projects forward
• Exceptional verbal, written, and time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, Word. Experience with SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, and Visio