Data Analytics Manager Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Data Analytics Manager State of North Carolina – 3.4 Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $20,000 – $350,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Paid sick time Qualifications Power BI Economics Statistics Data analysis skills Tableau SQL Supervising experience Data visualization Senior level Leadership 2 years Data Science Full Job Description JOB The North Carolina State Health Plan is seeking a Data Analytics Manager to lead our data analytics efforts and deliver strategic insights that enhance our mission of providing high-quality, sustainable health benefits to over 750,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, and their families. Join our team to play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of North Carolina’s public servants through innovative, data-driven solutions. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.

The Department of State Treasurer’s campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants, has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, and offers a competitive benefit package, and has free employee parking! This position has been designated as Exempt in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 126-5 (c1)(23), (24).About UsThe North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, a division of the Department of State Treasurer (DST), provides health care coverage to more than 750,000 teachers and local school personnel, state employees, retirees, current and former lawmakers, state university and community college faculty and staff, and their dependentsThe Economics, Finance & Analysis section is responsible for the budgeting, financial forecasting, policy analysis, and economic modeling necessary to ensure the Plan’s financial sustainability while maximizing the value of health benefits for members. The section provides critical information to the State Treasurer, Executive Administrator, Board of Trustees, General Assembly, and other stakeholders to facilitate data driven decision-making that balances cost control with the delivery of high-quality health benefits.

The Data Analytics Manager directs the data analytics operations of the State Health Plan and serves as the subject matter expert in medical claims data analysis to provide rigorous analytical insights that inform financial forecasting, benefit design, vendor oversight, and cost-containment strategies. The manager supervises a small team of analysts and takes a hands-on role in developing economic models and data visualizations, such as interactive dashboards and reports, to support strategic decision-making. This position collaborates with actuaries, policy experts, and finance professionals to translate complex data into actionable visual and analytical tools that advance the Plan’s mission of ensuring financial sustainability and delivering high-quality health benefits to members

Job Duties:

Analyzes medical claims data to identify cost trends, utilization patterns, and policy impacts. Develops econometric and statistical models to forecast financial outcomes, evaluate cost-effectiveness, and support benefit design and vendor oversight.

Provides strategic insights to inform contracting, vendor negotiations, benefit design changes, and cost containment strategies through cross-functional partnerships. Collaborates with actuaries, policy experts, finance professionals, and other stakeholders to deliver analytical and visual tools that support the Plan’s mission.

Queries large healthcare datasets using SQL to extract actionable insights for strategic decision-making. Designs and develops advanced data visualizations, including interactive dashboards and reports, using tools like Tableau or Power BI to communicate complex findings to stakeholders. Translates medical claims data into clear, policy-relevant visual tools for financial forecasting, cost containment, and program evaluations. Maintains and updates executive dashboards to provide real-time insights into plan performance and financial metrics.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Knowledge of medical claims data, including coding systems and reimbursement models.

Proficiency in SQL for querying and analyzing large healthcare datasets.

Experience developing predictive models and conducting cost-benefit analyses using econometric or statistical methods.

Expertise in creating advanced data visualizations, such as interactive dashboards and reports, using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence platforms.

Management PreferencesMaster’s degree in economics, statistics, data science, health informatics, or related field. At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

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•This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.

This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR – Work for NC) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form)

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be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit: How Do I Get the JobThe State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference North Carolina Army National Guard North Carolina Air National Guard Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Other attachments will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Please note, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. For your convenience a couple are listed below: International Education Research Foundation – (310) 258-9451 or www.ierf.orgWorld Education Services Inc. – (212) 966-6311 or www.wes.orgDue to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.