Statistical Analyst II - Behavioral Health

Job Duties

The Statistical Analyst II position has support and active responsibility associated with collecting, verifying, organizing, and analyzing data; interpreting results; and evaluating outcomes; and identifying trends in data.

It is important that the Statistical Analyst II be able to work well as a supporting member of a team, but also to work independently to complete projects in a timely manner.

The Data and QI team supports DBH internally as well as across Behavioral Health Regions, cross-division work, cross-agency activities, and public data requests.

Periodically, our tasks pertain to legislative, state, and federal grant reporting requirements or to make recommendations for process improvements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economic/social science research methods, inferential/inductive statistical analysis, or other related field of quantitative analysis; OR Experience applying statistical methods and techniques to program, project, administrative, or demographic data can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher with a focus on quantitative analysis (statistics, mathematics, economic/social science research methods, survey research and methodology, inferential/inductive statistical analysis, or another related field).

Skills

• Familiarity with methods and practices for data collection, processing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Ability to use quantitative methods to identify trends, evaluate findings, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, tools, and methodologies to unfamiliar situations.
• Ability to develop innovative quantitative solutions to address research and data-related challenges.

Abilities

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Apply survey and statistical methods to analyze, interpret, and report data.
• Calculate and communicate descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Develop clear data visualizations, including tables, charts, and graphs.
• Absorb and apply knowledge of resources and reference materials related to statistical data collection methods.
• Understand best practices, policies, rules, and procedures related to the collection, management, and analysis of statistical data.
• Assist with and provide technical support for the preparation of data, reports, handbooks, presentations, and other materials for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and communicate clearly in person, by telephone, and through email.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.