Location: Albany,NY, USA
NY HELP NoAgency Health, Department ofTitle Data Analyst 4- 7327Occupational Category Administrative or General ManagementSalary Grade 664Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary Range From $123793 to $156224 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? YesTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty AlbanyStreet Address Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics (OHSQA) Center for Health Data InnovationCorning Tower, Empire State PlazaCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12210Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive Candidates: One year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 3 OR bachelor's degree and seven years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools. Two years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.*Substitution: A master's degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistic, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience.Preferred Qualifications: We are looking for a strong leader who motivates staff and is a problem solver. Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working with a range of health care data, a proven track-record of solving data collection and analysis problems, and experience dealing with health care claim-level or person-level health data. Candidates should have the ability to articulate goals, plan and implement processes to achieve those goals, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate across different stakeholder groups. The candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.Duties Description The Data Analyst 4 (DA4) will Direct the Bureau for Informatics and Technology (BIT) within the Center for Health Data Innovation. The Bureau is responsible for data collection and data warehousing for several major systems, including the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) and the All Payer Database (APD). The SPARCS system has been in operations since 1982, collecting data from 400+ facilities, brining in 40+ million discharge-level transactions a year, and warehouses 40+ calendar years of data. The All Payer Database (APD) system has been in operations since 2018, collecting data from 80+ insurers, brining in 800+ million claim-level transactions a year and warehouses 6 calendar years of data. The data content integrity and operations of these systems is critical to the day-to-day operations and management of health care facilities, health care programs, public and private health insurance products; and, research on health care services, outcomes, and cost. As Bureau Director, the DA4 will oversee data strategy, data modifications, and vendor-supported technical operations for the intake systems and data warehousing. The Data Analyst 4 will supervise multiple grade 27 unit directors dedicated to data intake, data operations, data quality & validation, data presentation, and data privacy and security. The Bureau Director will: - Lead unit staff in developing operational plans to collect, store, analyze, present, and release data in support of office and department needs - Support managers in solving problems and developing staff to meet the challenges of fast-paced data environments- Participate in national meetings, providing expertise as well as learning trends, regarding data standards for collecting health data related to hospital discharge data, insurance coverage, demographics, billing claims and encounters as well as non-claims-based insurance arrangements data.- Participate in department-wide and cross-state agency meetings, as a subject matter expert, regarding legislation, regulations, and impact on data collection and analytic strategiesAdditional Comments Work hours and telecommuting availability (50% maximum) for this position will be discussed during the interview process and are subject to operational needs and the telecommuting application process.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Management Group, PC/DA4/7327Telephone 518-###-####Fax 518-###-####Email Address ...@health.ny.govAddressStreet Rm 2217, Corning Tower, EspCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12237Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to ...@health.ny.gov, with Reference PC/DA4/7327 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/DA4/7327, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) ###-####. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.