MANAGEMENT ANALYST 2

MANAGEMENT ANALYST 2

Salary

$64,414.80 - $95,630.40 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03977

Department

NVHA - NEVADA HEALTH AUTHORITY DIRECTORS OFFICE

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

35

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV 89706 OR Reno, NV 89521 OR Las Vegas, NV 89102

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Health Authority is seeking a Management Analyst 2 in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas.

PHARMACY: This position is located in Carson City within the Medicaid unit and provides critical analytical and operational support for major Medicaid pharmacy contracts, ensuring contract compliance, program integrity, and effective oversight of the Preferred Drug List and Pharmacy Benefit Manager programs. The role conducts data analysis, monitors contractor performance, supports policy and procurement activities, and collaborates with state agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain high program quality and cost effectiveness. The position also supervises an Administrative Assistant, overseeing workflow, training, and performance to ensure accurate and compliant program operations.

OFFICE OF ANALYTICS: This position is located in Reno within the Fiscal Projections and Cost Analysis unit. This position will be responsible for performing data retrieval, fiscal analysis, and cost projection work supporting Nevada Health Authority operations. These analyses include assisting with cost-driver analysis and reporting using the All-Payer Claims Database, ad hoc cost projections and fiscal analysis as assigned, and supporting the preparation of fiscal notes and biennial budget projections for the legislative session. This position will also assist with retrieving and analyzing data and preparing reports required for Section 1115 and Section 1915(c) waivers. This position will also include additional cost-related projections and analysis upon request of the team leads, Director or Division Administrators.

SHARP: This position is located in Carson City within the Procurement and Contracts Unit (PCU) and will have primary responsibility for supporting the Request for Applications (RFA) process and ongoing grant activities for the Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Program (SHARP). Responsibilities will include supporting grant administration, monitoring, compliance, tracking, reporting, and coordination associated with SHARP. The position may also provide support for other grant-related activities and PCU functions as assigned.

AUDIT: This position is located in Carson City, Reno, or Las Vegas within the Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division, Office of Medicaid Inspector General, Audit Unit. The position conducts fiscal monitoring, financial and billing reviews, and audits of Developmental Services community-based providers and prospective providers to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and applicable accounting and auditing standards. Responsibilities include reviewing financial records, claims, contracts, supporting documentation, and provider operations; identifying and documenting audit findings and potential overpayments; collaborating with the Aging and Disability Services Division on recovery efforts; assisting providers with billing and policy inquiries; and preparing audit work papers, financial analyses, and Assurances of Fiscal Accountability reports. The position researches and interprets applicable laws, regulations, policies, and accounting principles, develops recommendations, maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and communicates findings effectively. The incumbent also assists in developing audit procedures, forms, and processes and uses Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, filters, and data validation, to support audit, billing, and reporting activities.

Management Analysts conduct studies, research, and examination of management and administrative areas such as agency operations, forms, policies and procedures, workflow, legislative analysis, management research, and statistical and informational analysis.

Essential Qualifications

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Conduct research and analyze legislative implications.
• Determine software application program needs or requirements.
• Review and monitor contracts.
• Make recommendations on policy and procedure improvements.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding programs and/or work unit activities.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Review, write, revise, and recommend administrative policies or procedures for the work unit and/or assigned programs.
• Conduct statistical or investigative studies, compile and analyze data, and prepare and present reports summarizing study results and conclusions.
• Develop, manage, review, and make recommendations on contracts and the contracting process.
• Review, monitor, and research bills submitted to the Legislature impacting the work unit, inform management of possible implications, and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• May train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

• Statistical and research methodology; contract development and oversight.

Skill in:

• Organizing, planning, implementing, and overseeing multiple programs or areas of responsibility.

Ability to:

• Analyze organizational and administrative programs, policies, and procedures, prepare plans for revision, and make recommendations; perform statistical computations such as correlation studies, variance analysis, averages, and trends; analyze user needs and develop appropriate solutions and requirements; organize materials, information, and resources systematically to optimize efficiency; organize, plan, implement, and oversee multiple programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public; negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies, programs, and reach consensus; define problems, identify trends, analyze issues, solve problems, and communicate solutions; produce clear, concise and valid operational manuals, reports, and other presentation materials.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jenn Trachet - jtrachet@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

01

Do you have two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

02

What unit within Nevada Health Authority are you interested in? Please select one.

• Pharmacy - Carson City
• Office of Analytics - Reno
• SHARP - Carson City
• Audit - Carson City, Reno, OR Las Vegas
• All

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience in processing payments or tracking spending for a large-scale project and where it was gained.

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

Address See Above for Agency Information

See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov