Healthcare data specialist health services policy specialist

What You Will Do At ODM

Office: Data & Integrated Systems

Bureau: Strategic & Performance Analytics

Classification: Health Services Policy Specialist (PN 20097961)

Job Overview

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced analytic professional to be part of our Clinical Analytics Team. This position is cross disciplinary and provides the right candidate with the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the development of new processes that inform the health care of three million Ohioans. As a MyCare Ohio Analytical Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Heavily involved in the monitoring and reporting related to the newly contracted next generation MyCare Ohio plans.
• Working on an interdisciplinary team on topics related to evaluation of care coordination and care management supports, health equity, health outcomes and quality improvement, and performance metric design.
• Participating on project teams to assist in the development of tools, metrics, dashboards, and models to aid policy decision-making.
• Responding to requests for data from internal and external stakeholders .
• Conducting literature reviews to identify and implement best practices in program oversight.
• Preparing reports related to state and federal requirements.
• Experience in quality improvement methods and performance metric design is preferred.
  
  

The ideal candidate will be familiar with relational databases and demonstrate experience with data analysis. They will be self-directed and enthusiastic about conducting research & analysis to enhance program evaluation and oversight.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework & 12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field; 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

• Or completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics or comparable field; 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.
• Or 2 yrs. exp. as Health Services Analyst, 65211.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Data Analytics

Technical Skills: Health Administration, Data Modeling, Data Visualization

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Innovation

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Oct 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus 5

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$38.49/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Data Analytics

Technical Skills

Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Health Administration

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Innovation

Primary Technology

Not Applicable

Agency Overview

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Responsibilities

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.