Data Analytics Specialist (Statistical and Data Specialist II)

We are looking for an experienced statistical & data specialist with an interest in serving the community and contributing to the success of the Community Services Board (CSB). The CSB provides clinical services and support to individuals and families with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and developmental disabilities.

As a member of the Community Services Board's Analytics & Evaluation Team, ensures agency data quality, provides data management, statistical analysis, and supports the strategic initiatives of the Community Services Board. This position serves as a technical expert for data analysis, dashboard development, and reporting to demonstrate client outcomes and support selected agency initiatives. Ensures compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and local, state, and federal mandates. Performs analysis of data to assess data quality, outcomes, identify data gaps, and implement improvements to support data quality, such as changes to business practices, data collection and related processes and procedures. Extracts complex data from a variety of data sources including SQL databases, agency electronic health record, and other data sources. Uses a variety of statistical packages, reporting programs and tools, and business intelligence software, including agency electronic health record (EHR) reporting platform, PowerBI, R, SPSS, SSMS, GIS. Coordinates data collection, synthesizes data from internal and external sources, creates reporting tools, and develops data visualizations, reports, and business intelligence dashboards for all levels of the organization, providing data to support agency initiatives and the operation of the healthcare system. Works with program staff across the service continuum to develop capacity for data collection, internal and external reporting, and to develop data quality reports to assist staff with monitoring and resolving data errors. Evaluates performance of the healthcare system against county, state and federal outcomes targets and requirements.

License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.

To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

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(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods related to the data analytics life cycle;
• Knowledge of relational databases, query language, statistical software, and business intelligence solutions;
• Knowledge of effective processes, methods, and techniques to analyze data and assess program performance;
• Knowledge of data management and process improvement;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate business processes and procedures for data analysis and process improvement purposes;
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships;
• Ability to translate technical terminology into simple language and concepts;
• Ability to evaluate data completeness, accuracy, and inconsistencies;
• Ability to provide technical assistance to non-technical staff;
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences;
• Skills in data management, analysis, research techniques and development of reporting solutions.
• Skills in statistical analysis techniques;
• Skills in effectively utilizing a variety of software and reporting solutions, such as agency electronic health record, SAS, SPSS, SQL, ArcGIS, and MS PowerBI, to analyze and present data.

• Knowledge of the mission, goals, and objectives of the behavioral healthcare system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in analytics, informatics, mathematics, survey design, statistics, data science, computer science, healthcare administration, or a related field; Plus two years of professional work experience in data research, quantitative analysis, statistics, data science, or data analytics.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases, with ability to create advanced SQL queries to retrieve and report data.
• Experience with a wide variety of software & reporting tools to create infographics and data visualizations (Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, GIS mapping, graphic software packages, etc)
• Experience using statistical packages for program evaluation and data analysis. (R, SPSS, SAS, etc)
• Knowledge of healthcare standards and measures (HEDIS, NCQA, CCHBC, etc) and experience supporting performance measurement and quality improvement activities.
• Experience working with electronic health records in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience presenting complex information to a variety of audiences.