New Job Data Analyst In Utah

Job Description

This is a working level research consulting job. Incumbents consult with and make presentations directly to agency executives, local officials, legislators, or other similar high-ranking officials routinely in the performance of duties. Incumbents form conclusions, and develop recommendations for policy, programs, regulations, etc. Incumbents provide specialized expertise in research design, analysis, and data needed to examine issues, trends and program evaluations. Incumbents design, conduct and coordinate research projects for all areas of concern to the agency. Incumbents recommend policy options based on project findings and provide detailed cost-allocation plans and impact analyses, and facilitate the use of research data to improve existing programs. Incumbents select from established guidelines or practices to accomplish tasks. Incumbents work with a minimal level of supervisory controls and errors in data/recommendations may have significant impact on the agency. Incumbents are required to have a wide range of knowledge of assigned subject matter. Incumbents may functionally or directly supervise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft tools, specifically Excel and Access. Familiarity with MS Visio.
• Functional knowledge of SQL language.
• Familiarity conducting data analysis using R and Python.
• Experience using business intelligence applications such as Cognos.

Note: as of July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.

Why work for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services? In addition to the rich benefits the State of Utah offers, the department offers:

• On-site fitness center, for a minimal membership fee
• UTA Eco Pass, at a discounted monthly rate
• Teleworking opportunities
• On-site day care center at the Cannon Health Building with First Steps Day Care - contact for rates and availability, 801-538-6996

For more information on the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, please click here .

If offered this position, your employment will be contingent upon passing a background check and review. There will be no cost to you for this check. This check will include fingerprinting, which will be available at various DHHS locations for your convenience. Fingerprinting will be completed prior to your first day of employment. You may review the policy by clicking here. (Download PDF reader)

Example of Duties

• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions related to public information.
• Coordinates or leads program activities, services, and/or program implementation, etc.
• Presents final recommendations and issues directly to senior management or stakeholders.
• Develops and recommends approaches for implementation of policies, position papers, programs, regulations, etc..
• Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
• Writes or drafts policy and position papers, technical reports, articles or related material for the department, institutions, and offices.
• Evaluates all aspects of research projects, project findings, and operational data regarding technical merits and implications.
• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Facilitates the use of research data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Provides data-driven recommendations to inform policy development and analysis.

• Perform data queries related to utilization and cost of services performed
• Provide detailed analysis used to direct changes in policy such as removal or placement of services on prior authorization and other limitations related to utilization

Typical Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

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  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of applications and programming.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.