Wyoming’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)Section provides community-based options to Wyoming citizens who are aging or have disabilities in order to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives through access to person-centered, cost-effective services. These waivers serve approximately 5,000 individuals, with approximately 800 provider entities supporting these individuals across the state. Each of the three waivers, the Comprehensive, Supports, and Community Choices Waivers, is Medicaid-funded, jointly funded by the state and federal governments. The Home and Community Based Services Section within the Wyoming Division of Healthcare Finance, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health, manages these waivers.

As the HCBS Data Analyst, you’ll play a key role in keeping Wyoming’s Home and Community-Based Services programs running smoothly. You’ll use data and technology to help ensure people receive the care and services they need, when they need them. This position focuses on systems project management, data analysis, technical support, and training, all of which directly impact how effectively HCBS serves individuals across the state.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefits package!

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• Manage and improve data systems – Work within programs like IMPROV and EMWS to make sure information is accurate, reliable, and accessible. You’ll help identify problems, find solutions, and ensure the systems are working for the people who use them.
• Analyze and interpret data – Use your analytical skills to find patterns, identify trends, and highlight opportunities to improve service delivery. You’ll turn complex information into clear reports and recommendations that leadership can act on.
  
• Collaborate with others – Partner with internal teams, vendors, and outside stakeholders to enhance the tools and systems that keep HCBS operating efficiently. Your collaboration will help turn data into clear insights and guide system improvements.
• Support decision-making and policy – The work you do will inform decisions about policy, planning, and program design, helping shape the future of HCBS in Wyoming.
• Lead system updates and testing – Guide testing, development, and implementation of new system features. You’ll help ensure every change improves usability, accuracy, and efficiency for staff and providers.
• Train and support staff – Provide guidance and training for HCBS staff on system use, data entry, and reporting tools so they can confidently navigate updates and changes.
• Think critically and creatively – Use data insights to recommend new or improved ways to deliver services, streamline processes, and strengthen program integrity.

PREFERENCES:

Experience with Specific HCBS Systems: Direct experience or a deep understanding of the HCBS systems managed by the position (IMPROV, EMWS, HCBS Provider Submission Portal, EVV, WYSERVES).

• Knowledge of State and federal government functions, procedures, and concepts, and an understanding of Medicaid law and regulatory structure.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and integrate federal regulations, state statutes, program rules, and policy into legislation, statute, and policy.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and resolve or recommend solutions; able to originate ideas and techniques for solving technical problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with and present to a broad range of audiences (administrators, legislators, contractors, staff, etc.).
• Ability to learn new and emerging technologies quickly.
• Ability to gather functional and non-functional requirements expeditiously and effectively.
• SQL writing, R, Python, etc.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.