DATA ANALYST

Data Analyst Position

A Data Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of mission-driven and business-critical analytical and reporting activities at HealthWest. The Data Analyst supports clinical staff and supervisors, agency leadership, and community partners, by ensuring all stakeholders have the information needed to monitor and measure performance, improve clinical care and organizational operations, and make strategic, data-driven decisions. To accomplish this, a Data Analyst is responsible for data extraction, combining data sources, analysis, and visualization; generating datasets and reports for internal use and required external reporting; and participation in ongoing quality improvement activities. A successful Data Analyst will possess a blend of technical skills and experience, clear written and verbal communication skills, and the capacity to solve problems with curiosity and critical thinking. The contributions of a Data Analyst will support HealthWest's efforts to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement; fulfill the organization's mission of addressing the needs of our community; increase the effectiveness, satisfaction and value of services; measure and improve performance; solve problems; and improve outcomes.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Business, Research/Evaluation, Data Science, Healthcare Informatics, or related technology and/or data field; OR Bachelor's Degree in above-mentioned fields plus two (2) years of combined work experience in a related field between internship(s) and paid employment; OR Any Microsoft certification, Tableau certification, or college/university program certificate from any of the related degree programs listed above (must be included in application to be considered) plus six (6) years of combined work experience in a related field between internship(s) and paid employment. 2. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment. 3. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification. Preferred but not required work experience in the health and human services fields.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

Physical activities: An employee in this class performs activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less and physical activity related to the performing of job duties. Environmental conditions: An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities in an office setting.

Benefits

Non-bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan. Medical Insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, $1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, $2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance – 10%Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsNo Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible)Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, $800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, $1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefitsMonthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentHigh Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA,Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per PayPrescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentLincoln Financial 457b - **In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b planDental Insurance - 15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentVision Insurance - 15% employee premium contributionAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentBenefit Option - In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50Retirement - Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution.Retiree Insurance - Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years.Life Insurance and AD & D - Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentLong Term Disability - No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting periodAvailable first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentSick Leave - 10 days per year, accumulated.385 days. per pay periodAccrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90thday of employment.Annual Leave - 13 days, accumulated.500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart.Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire.Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout - Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only.Personal Days - 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeitedAvailable upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County serviceHolidays - 13 daysCOLA/Longevity - COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum.Voluntary Benefits(100% employee paid) - Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement)Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employmentStudent Loan Forgiveness - You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF).