Departmental Specialist 13 - HS Managed Care Rates & Analytics Section

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This position serves as the state’s specialist for Performance Monitor Reporting and the Encounter Quality Initiative for Medicaid Health Plan Encounter reporting. This individual is responsible for specialized complex analyses of data from various MDHHS databases, and the MDHHS CHAMPS data warehouse, with particular focus on Medicaid encounter data. These analyses are specifically used to monitor quality of data; health plan reporting and determining utilization patterns and access to care for Medicaid recipients;

provide data and specific detailed complex analyses for research projects essential in providing information for administrative and policy decisions. This individual is responsible for monitoring the submission and quality of data from managed care entities; on-site health plan visits; preparing and presenting analytical findings; and compiling, manipulating, and analyzing large data sets. Encounter data currently drives billions in annual capitation payments and will increase significantly as more Medicaid programs and providers enter Managed Care contracts with the department.

Position Description

Job Specification

This job is being reposted. If you applied previously, you do not need to apply again.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major

Departmental Specialist 13

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine Street, with remote options available. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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