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AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork


The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.


AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.


Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Business Analyst

Job Location:

Address: 801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Posting Details:

Must reside in the state of Arizona

Salary: $62,000 - $66,000

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is eligible for full-time remote work (including virtual office arrangement in Arizona).

Job Summary:

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities.

If you thrive in an environment where you can use your technical skills, you're data driven and enjoy working with external and external customers —this could be the perfect role for you! We are looking for someone who has great experience in using BI tools, Microsoft Excel and understands SQL. If you are excited about new opportunities and want to be a part of our dynamic and innovative Information Services Division (ISD) , come join our team!

What You'll Do:

The position of business analyst will work directly with agency management and staff to fulfill business intelligence needs and to translate data reporting needs and questions into technical specifications. The individual will then produce for reports or views of the data based on the previously outlined specifications. The analyst may also be asked to respond to requests from entities external to the agency. The individual will also have a strong technical background allowing them to master the business intelligence tools used by the agency. The individual will also have strong written and verbal communication skills which will allow them to interact effectively with data requesters both internal and external to the agency. The individual will also work with other users throughout the agencies who require training and support using business intelligence technical tools and systems.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop reports using business intelligence tools that result in a clear and meaningful presentation of the data and respective analysis.
• Assist in requirements gathering for business questions of management and staff and translate those technical specifications into data views to enable data-driven decision making.
• Provide oral and written feedback interpreting the results of the reports.
• Serve as a trainer and/or one-on-one support resource for other users within the agency as it relates to our business intelligence tool(s).
• Attend meetings with the agency with regard to business intelligence needs of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Business intelligence concepts practices and procedures
• Business intelligence reporting tools such as IBM Cognos, Microsoft Power BI
• Spreadsheet Tool such as Microsoft Excel
• Principles and practice of data pulls from a complex data warehouse
• Methodologies and techniques for data analysis and design requirements gathering quality assurance and report development
• Health care operations and terminology, preferably within Medicaid

Skills:

• Develop and design of reports that are clear and meaningful to the end user
• Data analysis and problem solving
• Advanced computer skills
• Coordinate multiple projects, keeping on task and meeting deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication

Abilities:

• Analyze complex data identify trends and make recommendations
• Deliver presentations of complex material in a clear and effective manner
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external customers partner with staff across the agency to gather reporting requirements and analyze data
• Develop and design reports and dashboards from a data warehouse environment with reporting tools such as IBM Cognos and Microsoft Power BI

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5 years of experience in business analysis (or equivalent experience)

Preferred:

• PMI certification and Lean or Six-sigma certification is a plus.10+ years Business Analyst or Programmer Analyst experience, Programmer/Developer background is a plus. Familiarity with mainframe applications/languages (COBOL/IDEAL) as well as Cloud based User Interfaces. Demonstrated ability for documenting requirements, meeting records, change requests, industry standards associated with an SDLC. Experience with vendor management.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

**If selected for an interview, there will be an administered exercise.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement:

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program

• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program

• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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