Certification Data Analyst

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Certification Data Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC
*This position is remote
Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of outcome statements and operational reporting for MES projects.
• Collaborates with Business Leads, Project Teams, functional/matrix managers, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure that Medicaid and CMS criteria are met, and project tasks are delivered on schedule, within budget, and positioned for a successful MMIS/CMS Certification, consistent with Program Management guidelines/processes and CMS expectations.
• Plays a key role in supporting the Leadership and Managers to maintain the relationship in planning and executing CMS certification activities in conjunction with project team implementing complex systems.
• Gather data from various sources, clean and transform it for analysis, and ensure data accuracy and quality.
• Apply statistical methods, techniques, and tools to analyze data, identify patterns, trends, and relationships, and draw conclusions.
• Administer and maintain outcome statements database.
• Create clear and compelling visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) to present data findings and insights in an easily understandable format.
• Draft MES outcome statements and metrics for the program and project teams.
• Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement data-driven strategies to improve business processes and outcomes.
• Maintain Operational Workbook Report (OWR) timelines.
• Collaborate with the Business Leads and Project Teams to create and update state- specific outcome statements.
• Contribute outcome statements to Advanced Planning Documents (APDs).
• Attend and facilitate meetings to present findings.
• Support designated project leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)with certification questions.
• Attend CMS certification presentations and reviews.

Required Skills:

• 3 Years - CMS Medicaid Enterprise Systems or federal regulations.
• 3 Years - MMIS / CMS certification experience.
• 3 Years - Experience with spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• 5 Years - Experience using data to improve organizations.
• 5 Years - Experience implementing information systems in client facing role.
• 3 Years - CMS Medicaid Enterprise Certification Life Cycle process experience.
• 3 Years - Implementation/SDLC methodologies, e.g. Agile, waterfall, hybrid and/or iterative
• 5 Years - Experience with data visualization software experience.
• 3 Years - Demonstrated experience using project tracking tools (Microsoft Project, (e.g. Jira, MITAPulse)

Desired Skills:

• 5 Years - Experience in healthcare related knowledge, ideally in analytics, reporting or related.
• 3 Years - Medicaid, MMIS, claims process or related experience.

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.