Health Care Technical Analyst Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Health Care Technical Analyst State of North Carolina – Department of Information Technology Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $84,353 – $126,529 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance 401(k) Pension plan Parental leave 403(b) Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Qualifications Statistical software Computer Science SAS Visual Studio High school diploma or GED SQL Quality assurance Bachelor’s degree Data management Computer networking ETL Business requirements Senior level 4 years Associate’s degree Analytics SDLC Information Technology Full Job Description Description of Work Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We currently have an opening for a Health Care Technical Analyst Discover why NCDIT is the ideal destination for your professional growth – Why Work for NCDIT. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act. The Health Care Technical Analyst serves as an expert in health care technology and clinical systems in the development of enterprise health care business intelligence applications, including developing health care use cases for the delivery of health care analytic development and associated implementation/operational resources. This role will be a contributing technology expert in understanding the HIE Network’s technical infrastructure, in order to make recommendations working with the NC Health Information Exchange Authority (NC HIEA) team and external stakeholders. This position will support various analytic projects and outbound services. Duties include, but are not limited, to: Serve as the subject matter expert for infrastructure and architecture, supporting and monitoring NC HIEA systems including SAS, InterSystems, and NC Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) environments Provide recommendations on system upgrades, maintenance, and architecture improvements to ensure performance and reliability Develop and maintain system monitoring processes and operational reporting to support real-time and strategic decision-making Lead exploratory data analysis (EDA) for new healthcare use cases using SQL, SAS, and InterSystems HealthShare, supporting data validation, transformation, and reporting needs Coordinate application interfaces and scheduling for secure health information exchange with public health partners Conduct requirements gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT), and stakeholder engagement to support solution design and enhancements Create and maintain technical documentation including data flow diagrams, data mappings, and system specifications Support analytics and reporting for Medicaid, public health, and ad-hoc data requests, delivering actionable insights to leadership and partners Serve as a liaison across technical and clinical teams, escalating issues, organizing stakeholder meetings, and ensuring secondary analyst readiness About the Division The NC Health Information Exchange Authority (NC HIEA) is a business unit within the NC Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Data Division and oversees and administers the NC Health Information Exchange Network, now called NC HealthConnex allowing for a secure electronic exchange of health-related information between health care professionals that provide the ability to access and securely share vital medical information. The NC HIEA is directed to develop health care partnerships as part of a statewide data integration and data-sharing initiative. By law, the unit is responsible for connecting certain health care organizations in NC who receive state funds for the provision of health care services to NC HealthConnex as well as establishing a clinical data warehouse to support business intelligence efforts at an enterprise-level that will generate improved health care treatment and improved service delivery by Medicaid Managed Care, State agencies, health departments, and health care organizations. About the Organization The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet. As NCDIT’s services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that our workforce should reflect the demographics of the state. The workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across North Carolina. Our agency’s culture is derived through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace (Executive Order 92). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women (Executive Order 93), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care (Executive Order 95), and implement fair chance policies (Executive Order 158). NCDIT also has several initiatives designed to help past and current military personnel and their spouses find rewarding careers with us. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Experience with translating business requirements into clear technical specifications as part of systems/software development lifecycle Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, C-CDA, and FHIR in the use of clinical data and EHR (Electronic Health Records) Experience with SAS development tools (e.g., SAS Visual Studio, SAS Enterprise Guide) and/or statistical software to support advanced healthcare reporting and analytics Experience with data management techniques (e.g., ETL processes, data validation, and quality assurance) Experience developing queries and/or reports using SQL The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred: Experience working with customers to build user interfaces that meet business requirements

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This position requires a fingerprint-based background search. Hires must agree to a fingerprint-based background search prior to being hired. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. NCDIT uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Department of Information Technology will not accept “See Resume” or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application. Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application. Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the “Certificates and Licenses” section. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned a foreign degree, 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. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members

HYBRID/FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES

At NCDIT, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and flexible work environment, offering a hybrid remote work option for positions that are conducive to remote flexibility. If you do not currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned duty station, new hires are granted up to 120 days from their start date to relocate. This relocation ensures the ability to work onsite multiple days per week. If you’re eager to contribute to a dynamic workplace, we encourage you to apply!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service Twelve (12) holidays/year Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans Learn more about employee perks/benefits: Why Work For NC?

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

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Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.