Duty Statement, DHS 2388



|duty statement |

|Class Title: |Position Number: |

|Research Data Analyst II |808-810-5731-701 |

|Unit: |

|Section: |

|Medi-Cal Base Estimates Section |

|Branch: |

|Base Estimates Branch |

|Division: |

|Fiscal Forecasting Division |

|This position requires the incumbent maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing if both appropriate) in dealing with the|

|public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools and equipment; complete assignments |

|in a timely and efficient manner; and, adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct. |

|Job Summary: Under general direction from the Chief of the Medi-Cal Base Estimates Section, the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) assists in the development and |

|support of the estimated caseload and expenditures for the Medi-Cal Program. The incumbent must display an independent working knowledge of various statisical methods |

|and applications, including regression analysis. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. |

|Supervision Received: General supervision from the Chief of the Medi-Cal Base Estimates Section: a Staff Services Manager II. |

|Supervision Exercised: None |

|Description of Duties: The incumbent is expected to have good quantitative capabilities and work in a team setting with minimal guidance and direction from the Staff |

|Services Manager II. The RDA II is expected to be familiar with statistical and forecasting techniques, and applicable software. Currently, the Base Estimates Branch |

|completes over 4,300 regressions annually for the Medi-Cal Local Assistance Estimates. |

Essential Functions

40% Work both independently and as part of a professional team to generate the Medi-Cal Local Assistance Eligible Estimate. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Estimate Medi-Cal Statewide and Managed Care beneficiaries,

• Analyze information and data to derive research conclusions and recommendations,

• Identify demographic, economic, or other relevant variables for inclusion in the estimates,

• Insure the integrity of forecasting procedures.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Medi-Cal estimating system and methodology.

40% Work both independently and as part of a professional team to generate the Medi-Cal Local Assistance Fee-For-Service Estimate. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Estimate Medi-Cal Fee-For-Service expenditures

• Analyze information and data to derive research conclusions and recommendations,

• Identify demographic, economic, or other relevant variables for inclusion in the estimates,

• Insure the integrity of forecasting procedures,

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Medi-Cal estimating system and methodology.

20% Assist in other assignment areas. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Develop, summarize, and maintain datasets using various software tools including SAS and Business Objects to meet the Branch’s data research needs,

• Develop, organize, and maintain documentation and reference materials,

• Develop/maintain/update data sources and pivot tables for estimate research.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

5% Other duties as assigned.

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