Job Details

Data Analytics - Coordinator 3

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Number: R-001673

Opening Date: 11/05/2025

Closing Date: 1/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Duties and Other Information:

Leverage large amounts of complex, multi-source data to inform day-to-day management of the Louisiana Medicaid program.

Produce analytical reports on measures and metrics set by departmental priorities.

Prepare code and queries using the Medicaid Administrative Reporting System (MARS) data warehouse or other systems developed or used to track Medicaid data.

Meet with program staff to develop business use questions and translate those questions into data queries and analysis to accurately address the questions.

Translate complex quantitative and statistical analysis for non-technical staff members.

Formulate analytic tasks in support of business objectives, including policy research and development, program design and implementation ongoing operations and outcome evaluation.

Maintains data dictionary by entering and revising definitions.

Maintain a working knowledge of statistical methods, relevant computer software, and other technologies required to perform responsibilities.

Identify and correct systematic data errors (encounter, claims and provider registry data).

Develop long and short range plans for staff organization, training, and equipment needs.

Conduct an annual performance evaluation for each subordinate, setting future goals and strategies.

Conduct recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and professional development of assigned staff.

Perform other tasks as directed.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of professional experience in statistics, sampling or data analytics in lieu of degree.

Two years of practical experience in data analytics/analysis.

Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.

Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Great attention to detail and follow up.

Ability to manage projects, assignments and competing priorities.

Desired:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field which emphasized statistics, sampling or data analytics.

Three years of professional experience in data analytics/analysis, statistics, or sampling.

Three years of professional experience in reporting and statistical analysis.

Two years of professional healthcare related experience, Medicaid program support, or experience working with insurance/Medicare.

Advanced degree.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.