Salary : $63,585.60 - $98,633.60 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00070
Agency: 400 Health & Human Services - Medicaid
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Medicaid is seeking a Managed Care Organization (MCO) Data Analyst to join our team!

Terms of Employment

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Work from the newly remodeled Lucas Building on the Capitol Complex
• Telework may be an option upon successful completion of the six-month probationary period.
• Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and analyze managed care reporting to ensure compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and publish public-facing dashboards showing Medicaid and MCO performance.
• Review reports to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance reporting processes and tools, to improve data quality, usability, and automation.
• Work directly with Managed Care Plans and data teams to resolve issues and improve accuracy.
• Support oversight activities by preparing reports, conducting special analyses, and providing technical assistance to contract managers.
• Provide clear, actionable insights that support leadership, policy development and decision-making.
• Translate complex data findings into understandable insights that guide program improvements and decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• A sharp, detail-driven analyst who loves turning data into meaningful insights.
• Strong problem solver with experience in data analysis, reporting or program performance.
• Skilled communicator who can translate complex information for diverse audiences.
• Collaborator who can work with teams and navigate fast moving oversight needs.
• Bonus: previous experience with Power BI, managed care, Medicaid, healthcare quality, or similar fields is helpful but not required.

What We Offer

• Purpose-driven work that strengthens Iowa's Medicaid programs and member outcomes.

• Collaboration with leadership, partners and organizations across the state.
• Growth opportunities in analytics, reporting, oversight and policy work.
• A supportive team environment with chances to contribute to process enhancements and innovative oversight strategies.
• Competitive state benefits - see below for more details.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Selectives

**Statistical Data Analysis
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in statistical data analysis including: • Statistical research • Analysis or evaluation of statistical data • Clerical or technical work primarily limited to collecting, compiling, or assembling statistical data should not be counted toward this selective.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations.
2. All of the following (a and b):
   1. Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and
   2. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3. All of the following (a, b, and c):
   1. One year of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and
   2. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
   3. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.
4. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

**Please indicate how you meet the selective requirement in the questions listed below.
01

Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree.
• No

02

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

03

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in any field? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations?

• No experience in the identified areas
• Less than one year of experience in the identified areas
• One year to less than two years of experience in the identified areas
• Two years to less than three years of experience in the identified areas
• Three or more years of experience in the identified areas
• Not applicable

04

If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Management Analyst 2 for the State of Iowa do you have?

• No Experience as a Management Analyst 2
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months or more

05

If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years of full-time experience as a Management Analyst 1 for the State of Iowa do you have?

• No Experience as a Management Analyst 1
• Less than 12 months of experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 12 months to less than 18 months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 18 months to less than 24months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 24 months to less than 30 months of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• 30 months or more of work experience as a Management Analyst 1
• Not applicable - I am not a State Employee

06

Do you meet A and B:A. Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professio