MANAGEMENT ANALYST 2

The Management Analyst 2 position is within the Nevada Health Authority (NVHA), Division of Nevada Medicaid (NVMedicaid), Managed Care and Quality Assurance Unit located in Reno Nevada Medicaid Office. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring compliance within the Managed Care Organization (MCO) and Dental Benefits Administrator (DBA) contract requirements: including, but not limited to: providing and researching the Managed Care Entity (MCE) contracts (prior, current, and future), state policy (MSM, NRS, Nevada Administrative Code, etc.), and federal regulation interpretation; report management; and utilization and case management data analysis. The incumbent will assist in the management of the annual federal reporting to ensure all Centers for Medicare & Mediciad Services (CMS) reports are filed within designated time frame. Following through on complaints to resolution, ensuring issues are documented appropriately; representing the Unit at Hearing Preparation Meetings; updating and presenting Medicaid Services Manual (MSM) changes at Public Harings; submitting and following through on request for data; initiating and tracking production Discrepancy Reports; and leading meetings with stakeholders as necessary. Management Analysts conduct a variety of studies, research and analysis of management and administrative areas such as budgeting and financial analysis (versus bookkeeping); departmental operations such as forms, policies and workflow; legislative analysis; management research; and statistical and informational analysis. Incumbents make recommendations and assist in or implement new or revised procedures and systems. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, social sciences, mathematics or related field and two years of professional experience in the research, development, evaluation or revision of programs, organizations, methods or procedures; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Management Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Conduct and/or assist in conducting financial, statistical or investigative studies; compile and analyze data; prepare and present reports summarizing study results/conclusions; may make recommendations regarding policies, procedures, the department's position on issues or future course of action, and the development of new programs or services based upon study findings. Plan, organize and coordinate the development and implementation of revised operating procedures/methods for the work unit by analyzing work flow, space allocation, staffing and other factors to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations; coordinate the development of new forms, work methods and automated systems used to process information related to assigned programs. Participate in the preparation, monitoring and maintenance of the work unit's biennial budget and/or program budget(s) by estimating future expenditure levels based on historical data; making projections for future costs; preparing and presenting the budget and/or justifications to the Legislature; monitor fiscal transactions to ensure expenditures are in conformance with State and department policies, regulations and budgetary limits; and developing comprehensive narrative and financial reports for presentation to management, commissions and other entities. Develop, monitor and review complex contracts and grants; recommend approval or modification to contracts based on governing laws and regulations. Review, write, revise and recommend administrative policies for the work unit and/or programs; issue oral and written directives in the form of policy statements and manuals; prepare correspondence. 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. Under limited supervision, incumbents perform all or part of the duties and responsibilities described in the series concept. Management Analyst IIs perform difficult assignments related to budgets, programs, research and drafting legislation. Positions at this level may supervise professional, technical and administrative support personnel. This class is distinguished from the Management Analyst I class based upon the independence in performing assigned duties. 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.

General knowledge of:

statistical methods required to analyze, project and present fiscal effects.

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; produce clear, concise and valid operational manuals, reports and other presentation materials; operate a personal computer and related hardware and software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies and the general public; organize materials, information and resources systematically to optimize efficiency; independently organize, plan, implement and oversee multiple programs; negotiate and exchange ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs, and reach consensus; define problems, identify trends, analyze issues, solve problems, and communicate solutions.

Skill in:

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

Recruiter Contact Information:

Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov