Medicaid Fiscal Analyst

About the role

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is seeking a Medicaid Fiscal Analyst to join its 16‑person Business Office in the Analytics Unit. This hybrid position is located in the state office complex in Waterbury. The role involves using data tracking and financial know‑how to serve the community, recognizing and implementing best practices for business office operations and internal controls, and supporting DVHA’s mission to improve Vermonters’ health through access to high‑quality, cost‑effective care. The department’s priorities include advancing value‑based payments, modernizing IT infrastructure, and improving operational performance, all guided by the core values of transparency, integrity, and service, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and implement best practices for business office operations and internal controls to benefit DVHA.
• Apply data tracking and financial expertise to support community health initiatives.
• Perform a variety of tasks requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to stay busy.
• Work within the Analytics Unit of the Business Office, collaborating with a 16‑person team.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel (intermediate/advanced proficiency preferred).
• Apply Tableau skills where applicable; familiarity is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability and desire to learn new software as needed.
• Contribute to DVHA’s strategic priorities: advancing value‑based payments, modernizing IT infrastructure, and improving operational performance.
• Uphold the core values of transparency, integrity, and service in all work.
• Support the department’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
• Adhere to a hybrid work arrangement; schedule is developed with the supervisor to meet unit needs.
• Undertake infrequent travel when required, using private transportation.
• Be prepared to work outside normal office hours and manage deadline‑driven pressure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree AND four (4) or more years of professional‑level experience in financial or actuarial analysis or budgeting; OR
• Two years of full‑time college course work OR an associate’s degree AND six (6) or more years of professional‑level experience in financial or actuarial analysis or budgeting; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) or more years of professional‑level experience in financial or actuarial analysis or budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience with managed care programs (preferred).

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Tableau (preferred).
• Ability and desire to learn new software.

Benefits

• 80% state‑paid medical premium and a no‑cost dental plan for employees and families.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Retirement savings options: state defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare.
• Low‑cost group life insurance.
• Incentive‑based wellness program.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule

The position follows a hybrid work model; upon hire, the employee works with their supervisor to establish a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the Analytics Unit.