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Data Specialist - MED

Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/18

Posting End Date: 2025/12/02

Category: Records Management

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 27.12

Maximum Salary: 27.70

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date .

The Bureau of Long Term Care is seeking a forward-thinking, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team as aData Specialist.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts across the bureau.

In this role, you will collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform strategic decisions and support leadership initiatives, develop and manage data systems, including importing, training, troubleshooting, and ensuring data quality and integrity, oversee quality control and data input processes to ensure timely and accurate data collection, assist with data visualization, reporting, and analysis to support program goals, support research and respond to informational requests and contribute to policy development and audit processes to evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. You will work closely with the Bureau Chief, Quality Assurance Manager, program policy staff, field teams, and Idaho Medicaid providers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys critical thinking, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact through data and compliance work.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Has a passion for data analysis, audits, and monitoring. Enjoys training and educating others. Is skilled in assessing compliance with policies and regulations. Can identify and recommend process improvements. Communicates effectively through written reports and stakeholder engagement. As a Program Specialist, you’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—including Medicaid providers, associations, other Medicaid bureaus, and Health and Welfare divisions—to ensure compliance with the Idaho Medicaid Provider Agreement, Idaho Administrative Code (IDAPA), and federal regulations. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the quality of services provided under the Bureau of Long Term Care.

This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Collect, analyze and aggregate data from all assessment and monitoring activities, assess for compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

+ Track data across multiple tools and trouble-shoot issues as they arise.

+ Prepare comprehensive written reports including supporting conclusions, possible deficiencies, recommendations for improvement, and recommendations for compliance enforcement.

+ Present findings and results to management and advise on compliance with established requirements and standards.

+ Support administration in evaluating program policies, procedures or system modifications and recommending changes based on data analysis.

+ Investigate and document incoming complaints and critical incidents, including abuse, neglect and exploitation complaints.

+ Conduct HCBS provider training(s) and provide expertise and technical assistance to providers, staff, and other stakeholders, including responding to public record requests and other inquiries, to ensure professional, accurate, consistent program administration and communication.

+ Possess a high attention to detail, exceptional documentation and writing abilities, and organizational skills. Proficiency with a minimum intermediate level experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is expected.

+ Schedule and conduct audits for provider compliance in accordance with IDAPA and Idaho Medicaid provider Agreement(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Experience developing, recommending and evaluating operating procedures and recommending changes. Typically gained by

approximately one year of experience where this was a primary responsibility of the job. This experience may include participation in a regional or statewide quality assurance team, business change or project team or a similar assignment.

+ Experience developing technical written materials such as policies, technical manuals or rules/regulations. Typically gained by at least one year experience working in a business setting developing training materials, reports, policy and/or procedure manuals, written interpretations of law, rules, or policies, or any related background which would be considered similar.

+ Experience providing technical program assistance to staff. Typically gained by at least one year of experience providing technical assistance to staff in a business setting which could include formal and informal assignments to assist, mentor or train new staff.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

+ Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.Typically gained by one (1) year experience in data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

+ Experience supporting audits, monitoring activities, or policy development. Typically gained by one (1) year experience supporting audits, monitoring activities, or policy development.

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Typically gained by one (1) year experience demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Typically gained by one (1) year experience in strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. Typically gained by one (1) year experience in strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.