Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleData Analyst 3 - 89018

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $111708 to $137590 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Chief Technology Office/Enterprise Architecture and Shared Services

11 Corporate Woods

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Job Specifics

Duties Description Lead and direct unit activities, including establishing goals, priorities, and operational procedures; provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff on graph databases, Python, AI/ML, and cloud analytics
Design and maintain cloud-based graph database architectures to integrate provider, claims, and encounter data; define data models and schemas to reveal provider networks, referral patterns, and billing relationships indicative of FWA
Develop and implement AI/ML models for FWA detection, including anomaly detection, predictive risk scoring, natural language processing, and network analysis to uncover collusive fraud schemes
Build and maintain Python-based ETL pipelines and analytical tools for loading data into graph databases and Snowflake; develop scripts for pattern detection, risk scoring, data quality analysis, and automated alerting
Architect scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Snowflake and graph database platforms for real-time and batch fraud detection processing
Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies for Medicaid FWA applicability; develop proof-of-concept solutions and present findings and recommendations to management
Collaborate with program integrity units, program areas, and technical teams to translate investigative and program integrity needs into technical specifications
Develop and maintain FWA dashboards, reporting tools, and alert systems; provide management with analytics, risk assessments, visualizations, and actionable intelligence to support program integrity decisions
Maintain documentation for database schemas, AI/ML models, algorithms, data pipelines, and cloud architecture; establish coding standards and best practices for the unit
Review and resolve data quality issues, system deficiencies, and integration challenges impacting FWA detection capabilities
Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities over Data Analysts and technical staff within the unit.

Minimum Qualifications Nine years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools

*Substitution: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience. A master’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of general experience; or a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in Python programming for data analysis, automation, ETL development, and machine learning applications. Experience with Medicaid or Medicare claims, encounter, and provider data systems, including knowledge of FWA detection methodologies and healthcare coding systems. Supervisory experience leading technical or data analytics teams, with a track record of standing up new programs or units. Familiarity with HIPAA, healthcare data privacy requirements, and state or federal government environments

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/DA3/89018

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference CD/DA3/89018 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/DA3/89018, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.