Health Services Data Analyst
Summary
Health Services Data Analyst at the Montana Department of Corrections transforms clinical, claims, pharmaceutical, behavioral health, and public health data into actionable insights that drive correctional healthcare decisions. The hybrid Helena, MT role involves statistical modeling, data integration, EHR analysis, vendor coordination, and cross-agency research reporting.
HEALTH SERVICES DATA ANALYST
RESEARCH ANALTICS AND PLANNING UNIT
HELENA, MT
The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful changes in healthcare? Do you love solving problems, uncovering insights, and informing decisions that improve people’s lives? If so, we want you on our team!
As a Health Services Data Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in a correctional setting. You’ll research, develop, and apply analytical techniques that transform complex health data into actionable insights—helping healthcare executives, providers, managers, and administrators make data-driven, strategic decisions. Your work will directly contribute to reducing healthcare costs, improving care quality, and supporting healthier communities. Job duties include but are not limited to\:
Analyze quantitative and non‑quantitative healthcare data to support strategic decision‑making.
Modify and enhance data collection methods and statistical models as industry needs evolve.
Collaborate across the agency or business unit on research initiatives and data projects.
Collaborate with other state agencies to manage data sharing and inter agency data processes.
Integrate multiple data sources to produce meaningful projections, trends, and interpretations. Develop research reports with descriptive, analytical, and evaluative insights—including clear recommendations.
Work with data system vendors to ensure quality reporting and data availability
Work as a member of the RAP team with a primary focus on healthcare‑related data and initiatives.
Support broader department data needs as required.
Types of Data You’ll Work With\:
Clinical Data – Utilize EHRs and clinical information to improve health outcomes.
Claims Data – Discover trends that guide financial planning and readiness.
Pharmaceutical Data – Analyze medication usage, trends, and cost impacts.
Behavioral Health Data – Provide insight into mental health, suicidality, interventions, and substance use.
Public Health Data – Identify patterns, develop prevention insights, and inform public health strategies.
Your work will help shape programs, policies, and decisions that improve health systems and the lives of the people they serve. This is more than a data job—it’s a chance to make a measurable difference.
This position is a hybrid position located in Helena, MT with at least two days in the office.