Management Analyst

Nevada Health Authority is hiring for multiple Management Analyst 2 positions in different units under the division of Medicaid.

This position serves as an analyst in the Nevada Health Authority’s (NVHA) Office of Analytics – Medicaid Unit and operates under the technical guidance of a Management Analyst IV and the Chief Biostatistician. The analyst will join a team responsible for producing various analytical products such as research reports, recurring reports, dashboards, and population health studies that support NVHA and Nevada Medicaid leadership priorities, primarily using agency data such as the All Payer Claims Database (APCD), Medicaid claims, hospital billing, and other key datasets.

The Medicaid Data Analytics unit is tasked with collecting and analyzing health program data—including claims, utilization, enrollment, and cost—while preparing analytical reports, conducting special studies, and responding to both recurring and ad hoc data requests to inform policy, improve health outcomes, and guide strategic initiatives. This position will use technical skills to collect and perform statistical analysis, maintain data quality, follow procedures, and grow to use complex analytic and predictive modeling tools across the full data science lifecycle.

To be successful, candidates should have experience using analytic software such as SAS, Python, or similar tools, demonstrate expertise in analyzing medical claims or health data, writing analytic reports, and working on analytical teams in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment.

This position is a Certified Contracts Manager, under Procurement and Contracts Unit. This position is responsible for contract manager functions within federal law, Nevada Revised Statutes, Administrative Code and Nevada Medicaid requirements. The essential functions of this position reviews solicitations, contracts, modifications, extensions, renewals, Competitive Bidding Exceptions, Purchase Orders and items for accuracy. They review items for accuracy and compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), purchasing policies, and federal requirements.

Provide interpretation on federal regulations and procurement processes. Review and make recommendations to issues in NRS interpretation, procurement procedures, and contract administration. Prepare procurement reports to senior management highlighting performance metrics and improvement opportunities. Must have some knowledge in procurement rules, contract negotiation and administration expertise, budget and financial oversight, leadership and team management. This role is critical for ensuring that NVHA procures goods and services efficiently, legally, and in compliance with state and federal laws.

This position is under the direction of the Management Analyst IV and is responsible for fiscal oversight, data reporting, stakeholder coordination, and administration of several Medicaid reimbursement programs. Key duties include managing the VLBW, SOBRA, and Stop Loss programs by ensuring accurate documentation, verification, and timely payment processing; overseeing MCO electronic files; and administering the Indigent Free Care Obligations and County Match programs, including calculations, notifications, revenue tracking, and annual summaries.

The position extracts and analyzes DSS claims data, conducts regulatory and technical research, manages workloads, supports process improvements, and oversees assigned projects. Additional responsibilities include participating in work program preparation, biennial budget development, and monitoring related funding; supporting contract drafting and compliance; tracking and interpreting state and federal regulatory changes; communicating findings to providers, contractors, and leadership; and updating manuals, procedures, and the Nevada Medicaid State Plan, including developing and submitting State Plan Amendments.

The Management Analyst II also serves as a liaison with NVHA administration, state and federal agencies, CMS, contractors, and stakeholders, represents the Division in public forums,…