Healthcare Data Analyst

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Coordinator 1

Opening Date: May 6, 2026

Closing Date: May 19, 2026

Job Class Code: CA27

Grade: 27 (Confidential)

Salary: $64,376.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Position Number: 02000-3936

Location: Augusta

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

This Healthcare Data Analyst will provide key information obtained through data analysis establishing baseline performance and will track progress against goals for improving population health for major DHHS and OMS initiatives. The Healthcare Data analyst position is a full-time position.

As a Healthcare Data Analyst, you will:

• Design and conduct analysis to establish baseline performance for and track progress against goals for OMS population health initiatives in order to reduce health disparities.
• Assist and support Department communication and outreach efforts to MaineCare members by identifying populations of interest in claims and enrollment data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across DHHS on department-wide population health initiatives.
• Identify and obtain sources of data that are relevant to or that would inform OMS’s and DHHS’s population health priorities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management within DHHS and to OMS staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, you must have a six (6) year combination of education and/or experience that includes a bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Public Health, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field -AND- two (2) years of experience with data analysis. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred experience includes:

• Experience with and knowledge of the Medicaid program and/or other health and human services programs serving low-income populations.
• Lived experience with Medicaid and/or other health-related social needs common to individuals and families receiving Medicaid coverage.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Prior experience in analyzing Medicaid program data or healthcare claims data.
• A demonstrated ability to obtain, synthesize, and integrate a broad range of data (e.g. administrative, clinical, or survey) from multiple sources for use in analytic and financial initiatives.
• A history of utilizing data and statistical analysis to test, challenge, and defend assumptions and to support planning and decision-making processes.
• A history of working on population health initiatives that require researching, recommending, and implementing best practices in data collection and reporting.
• Advanced technical skills in the use of spreadsheets (e.g. pivot tables, functions, macros/VB script, etc.), database query/scripting language (SQL), and reporting methodologies and statistical analysis skill sets.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) within DHHS administers the state’s Medicaid program, which provides health insurance coverage for low-income families, adults, and children so they can access the important health care services they need to be healthy and be a part of the community through work, caring for family, going to school, and more. OMS works collaboratively within DHHS, with other Departments and the Office of the Governor, with MaineCare members, with providers, and with other health care purchasers on statewide healthcare improvement initiatives. OMS is committed to advancing health equity efforts to improve access to care and health outcomes for all low-income Mainers. OMS provides benefit coverage and supports the services that operate in alignment with Department goals, federal mandates and State policy. OMS also provides oversight necessary to ensure accountability and efficient and effective administration.

The Analytics team is located within a broader OMS Data Analytics unit. The Analytics team supports OMS and broader DHHS operations, initiatives, and decision-making through the analysis of financial and healthcare data. As a member of the Analytics team, the Healthcare Data Analyst works to maximize the health and wellness of the MaineCare population by improving data collection and data quality, initiative tracking, measuring outcomes, and sharing actionable insight throughout OMS and the Department.

Application Information:

For questions about this position, please contact Philip Dubois at [email protected]

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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