Senior Health Care Management System Analyst/Trainee 1, 2 (NY HELPS) - 63129

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Senior Health Care Management System Analyst/Trainee 1, 2 (NY HELPS) - 63129

Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $56183 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Finance and Rate Setting/Bureau of Mental Hygiene Services Rate Setting

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who want to gain a functional understanding of New York State’s Medicaid program, and how Medicaid is used to fund services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other serious health challenges. This incumbent will function as an analyst within the Bureau of Mental Hygiene Services Rate Setting within the Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP) Division of Finance and Rate Setting (DFRS), and will have opportunities to work on a variety of assignments including: Data analytics and cost report management; Medicaid rate-setting for 1915c Waiver and State Plan Amendment (SPA) programs; Development of policy and regulations related to 1915c Waiver and SPA programs;Research and financial analysis on programs maintained by the bureau; and Preparation of rate notices, responding to provider inquiries, preparation of rate loads, and other assignments as needed. This position requires extensive collaboration with various stakeholders including: Medicaid rate setters, fiscal management, legal affairs, and program staff within the Department as well as other state agencies, consultants, state auditors, and Medicaid providers. Additional responsibilities include:Develop, organize, and improve policy and procedures for rate setting in assigned areas; Collaborate with other state agencies to achieve shared objectives;Prepare and present information to health care providers; Organize rate and utilization data, reports, and policies for executive staff review and record keeping;Maintain rate information on the Department’s public websites; and Research, review, and interpret relevant state and federal statutory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, status, as a Senior Health Care Management Systems Analyst, SG-18 OR; a current New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1 or 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Senior Health Care Management Systems Analyst, SG-18, Health Care Management Systems Analyst, Trainee 1, NS, or Health Care Management Systems Analyst, Trainee 2, NS.Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:Senior Health Care Management Systems Analyst: A bachelor's or higher degree and two years of professional experience in conducting public policy research and analysis in finance.Health Care Management Systems Analyst, Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree AND one year of professional experience in conducting public policy research and analysis in finance.Health Care Management Systems Analyst, Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.*Substitution: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Preferred Qualifications: Critical thinking skills, analytical skills using Microsoft Excel, ability to solve problems independently. Professional work experience should include policy, projections and trend analysis. The candidate must also have the ability to interact and collaborate with other staff with the Department of Health as well as Other State Agencies.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. 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...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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/SHCMSA/63129

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference CD/SHCMSA/63129 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/SHCMSA/63129, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.