Statistical Analyst II State of Nebraska

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4 Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time $22.62 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Data-driven problem-solving Full Job Description The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services

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Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate:

$22.619

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028810

Statistical Analyst II (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 08-31-2026

Job Description:

Are you a numbers enthusiast with a passion for data analysis and strategic decision-making? If so, this is the position for you with top notch benefits! The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dynamic individual with keen attention to detail to join their Medicaid and Long-Term Care Team in the Statistical Analyst II role. The successful candidate should possess good oral and written communications skills, abilities to interpret and apply state and federal laws and standards to technical narrative material; learn and uphold the objectives, philosophies and functions; and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with managers/administrators, community organizations, and the public. Under general supervision, the Statistical Analyst II plans and analyzes, interprets, and prepares reports of statistical data; develops and applies standard automated or ad hoc database queries; and performs related work as assigned. "You have the passion; we have the opportunities

• let's make a difference for Nebraskans!

" As the Statistical Analyst II, you will: Participate on a team, in a service driven culture to provide accurate, timely, actionable data. Conduct statistical analysis on Medicaid claims and eligibility data, assimilate multiple data sources into usable analyses for DHHS leadership and stakeholders. Contribute to presentations in a multitude of formats for audiences including agency staff, health industry executives, and public consumers using established mathematical methods and innovative mediums. Collaborate on joint projects with other divisions' analytics teams to serve the State's most vulnerable populations through informed decision making and service provider accountability. Contribute to Division, State, and Federal reports according to specifications to appropriate reporting authorities.

Hire Rate:

$22.6191 per hour

• Non-Exempt Work Schedule:

  Monday
• Friday; 8:00 AM
• 5:00

PM Dress Attire:

Business Casual Location:

Lincoln

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Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, economic/social science research methods, inferential/inductive statistical analysis, or other related field of quantitative analysis OR Experience applying statistical methods and techniques to program, project, administrative, or demographic data can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with analytic tools or languages (Cognos, R, etc.), health insurance or health-related programs, Nebraska Medicaid programs, and/or stakeholder reports.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of:

the methods and techniques of statistical analysis; resource material concerning statistical data collection methods; the kinds and sources of statistical data pertinent to the employing agency's programs/projects and activities; the demographic characteristics, such as economic, social, industrial, or occupational, of those affected or served by the employing agency; manual and automated methods and protocols for data collection, processing and analysis including personal computers, mainframe terminals, and packaged applications software.

Ability to:

communicate in person, by telephone, email, and correspondence, with others to exchange factual information and research analyses, findings, and conclusions; construct tabular and illustrative material such as tables and charts; use the capabilities and features of computers and associated applications software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; interpret and apply State and federal laws and standards, and employing agency rules, policies, and procedures; understand and apply technical narrative material including manuals, handbooks, instructional memoranda, and computer printouts; summarize program/project and administrative data into technical reports; apply statistical methods and techniques to the analysis and interpretation of data; implement statistical studies or evaluation surveys within organizational constraints and available resources. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub

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You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.