Health Care Data Analyst

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

• Who can apply:
  Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Job Posting closes:
August 7, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 7, 2026

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

KDHE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

• Hourly Pay Range: $26.50 - $28.84
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs
• Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

The position Visual & Usage Data Analyst (K0233552) Gathers, analyzes, and interprets more complex data using appropriate statistical techniques and computer software to obtain and present findings. Perform economic modeling using various statistical techniques. Design queries and collect data from the Medicaid database system to track multiple funded services to report on usage trends, costs, efficiencies, and effectiveness of health programs.

Creates and maintains queries for utilization across managed care encounter data and specific populations when requested. Maps and traces data across multiple systems to identify and resolve problems. Creates and maintains documentation for each report. Data is gathered from the agency’s system, other states, or other national sources. Peer reviews others' analyst work while providing feedback and best practices. Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to support Medicaid program evaluation, performance tracking, and financial forecasting.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs ad hoc analysis and interprets results for a wide audience, including TMaH staff, DHCF staff, and stakeholders.
• Provides data for legislative requests or policy analysis. Responds to written and verbal inquiries concerning Medicaid data.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries concerning Medicaid data.
• Displays a readiness to expand workload to meet leadership expectations.
• Support external data reporting needs, including CMS reporting, legislative inquiries, and responses to public records requests.

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License
    - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills, supported by two years of experience in the health insurance or healthcare data sector, working with claims/encounter data, quality data, and/or clinical data.
  • Proficiency in data visualization, with one year of experience utilizing Tableau, Power BI, or similar software to generate insightful visual representations.
  • Education may be substituted for experience, as deemed relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking with the ability to effectively collaborate with others
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
  • Experience in health care or insurance
  • Two years of experience performing analysis of procedures, policies or programs
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and data in clean, concise ways and communicate information
  • Strong proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to create dashboards and reports
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Background in health care or related services
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance…