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Economists prepare and conduct research, analysis and studies of economic, social, fiscal and other factors in relation to topic of study. This position is an Economist II underfill for an Economist III, within the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Analytics, located in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will autoprogress to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications of the position and upon appointing authority approval. This position assists with the analysis of healthcare data including medical and pharmacy claims as well as other Medicaid provider financial and statistical data; preparing reports on utilization and financial reports; assisting with the development of Medicaid rates and analyzing rate appeals for Medicaid providers; calculating and preparing analysis showing fiscal impact of rate proposals; reviewing and analyzing changes in federal and state law to determine the impact to the agency; drafting state plan amendments and other policies and procedures; and presenting at public hearings and provider workshops.

This position assists in maintaining data quality and control and completes all request related to claims data from internal and external partners within specified timeframes in a fast-paced working environment under minimal supervision. This position requires the demonstrated use of statistical methods and programs utilizing SAS, STATA or similar analytic software. This position may require travel both in and out of state up to 25%. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape add economy are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of sick leave each year. DHCFP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: