MANAGEMENT ANALYST 2

MANAGEMENT ANALYST 2

Salary

$64,414.80 - $95,630.40 Annually

Location

Northern Nevada

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-02703

Department

NVHA - NEVADA HEALTH AUTHORITY DIRECTORS OFFICE

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 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 or Reno

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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

This position serves as an analyst in the Nevada Health Authority's (NVHA) Office of Analytics - Medicaid Unit and operates under the technical guidance of a Management Analyst IV and the Chief Biostatistician. The analyst will join a team responsible for producing various analytical products such as research reports, recurring reports, dashboards, and population health studies that support NVHA and Nevada Medicaid leadership priorities, primarily using agency data such as the All Payer Claims Database (APCD), Medicaid claims, hospital billing, and other key datasets. The Medicaid Data Analytics unit is tasked with collecting and analyzing health program data-including claims, utilization, enrollment, and cost-while preparing analytical reports, conducting special studies, and responding to both recurring and ad hoc data requests to inform policy, improve health outcomes, and guide strategic initiatives. This position will use technical skills to collect and perform statistical analysis, maintains data quality, follow procedures, and grow to use complex analytic and predictive modeling tools across the full data science lifecycle. To be successful, candidates should have experience using analytic software such as SAS, Python, or similar tools, demonstrate expertise in analyzing medical claims or health data, writing analytic reports, and working on analytical teams in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

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.
• 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: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@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

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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

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Describe your experience analyzing public health data, health insurance, or medical claims data including when and where you obtained this experience.

03

Describe your experience using SAS or a comparable analytic software and/or programming language (STATA, R, Python, SQL, etc.) to develop queries including when and where you obtained this experience

04

Describe your experience interpreting public health or health care data and writing analytic reports based on the information including when and where you obtained this experience.

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov