Channel your interest in applied research of health care markets, access and financing by joining the fantastic Health Policy Research team in the Health Economics Program (HEP). Collaborate with us as we strive to increase our understanding of the drivers of health care spending and analyze Minnesota’s health care provider market to bring the best evidence to health policy discussions in the state.

The Health Economics Program is seeking a skilled analyst to lead and conduct independent analysis on hospital and provider financing, utilization, and service availability.  This position plays a critical role in shaping health policy through data-driven insights and supports state-level efforts to improve health care affordability, access, and equity.

Working as a member of the Health Care Provider Market Research & Oversight group, in the Health Policy Research (HPR) unit of the Health Economics Program, the analyst will manage multiple simultaneous analyses using key state and federal data on hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging facilities, radiation therapy clinics, and long-term care facilities. 

Key responsibilities include conducting statistical analysis of encounter financial, and administrative data sets; developing annual research workplans; selecting appropriate research methodologies; and producing high-impact publications such as legislative reports, chartbooks, and issue briefs.

The position is also responsible for data validation, quality assurance, and the development of standards and procedures to ensure integrity and compliance across several key MDH datasets. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct analysis on provider and hospital financing, utilization, and service availability using appropriate techniques and methods.
• Perform, analyze, and interpret statistical analysis of financial and administrative encounter data sets. 
• Develop and maintain robust data quality assurance, validation tools, and documentation.
• Communicate findings through clear, accessible formats for both technical and public audiences.
• Contribute to legislative research, and the development of state health care policy.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

This hybrid position is currently eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location. Telework of up to 50% may be approved based on the needs of the position.

To view full job posting and apply for this position, visit https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and search on Job ID 89251.

Three (3) years* of experience conducting health care systems research projects using advanced statistical analysis which may include data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data strategy, data modernization, governance and research.  

Additional qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to utilize and synthesize different data sets to complete research.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to critically evaluate research methodologies, quality assurance, and analytical approaches.  
• Knowledge of hospital operations, finance and/or data reporting systems. 
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, SPSS and data visualization tools such as PowerBI.

*A degree in a related field such as, but not limited to, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Health Services Research, Data Science, or Public Policy may count towards experience as follows: 

• Associate's = 6 months
• Bachelor's = 12 months
• Master's =  18 months
• PhD = 24 months

To view full job posting and apply for this position, visit https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and search on Job ID 89251.

About Minnesota Department of Health

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction. We offer a competitive benefits package including employee and family health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health promotion programs, pre-tax benefits, vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, deferred compensation, retirement benefits, and more!

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