Population Health Data Analyst

San Diego, CA

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Company OverviewSpry brings a unique blend of proven service delivery, scalable and agile corporate infrastructure, and the ability to recruit and retain the best and brightest in the industry to support our customers. The Spry team engages in exciting and rewarding opportunities that challenge their abilities, in an atmosphere that encourages both personal and professional growth, fostering a positive and energetic work environment.
Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):We are on the search for a Population Health Data Analyst to join our team in San Diego. The mission of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) is to optimize the health of its beneficiaries through critically needed Public Health programs. In order to optimize the performance in support of accomplishing its mission, the Public Health program requires the services of data analyst services to provide real-time information. This contract and its respective deliverables will support NMCSD in ensuring that its Public Health mission is met.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

  • The Employee shall participate in preparing, reviewing and presenting briefings, memos and white papers in support of San Diego Public Health efforts. It is expected that NMCSD Public Health briefings will be prepared and delivered to NMCSD, BUMED, DHA and/or MHS leadership approximately every 6-8 weeks. Presentations and briefings will normally be delivered by the government lead; however there may be occasions when the Employee will be expected to deliver presentations as a back-up to the government lead or co-present certain sections of the presentations developed by the Employee. The Employee will normally attend all briefings with the government lead unless designated as government only. Additionally ad-hoc briefings and presentations for other external stakeholders (i.e., conferences, partner meetings, etc.) are anticipated to occur every 4-6 months and may require contract support in the development of content for such briefings and presentations.
  • Assisting in the review, development, and implementation of processes and guidelines for all primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention modalities developed for NMCSD staff. Processes and guidelines will be developed and updated on a continuous basis throughout the duration of the contract on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Providing analytic and presentation development support to NMCSD personnel participating in medical meetings, committees, professional associations, boards, and other related groups as necessary to support San Diego Public Health strategy development and implementation efforts. These events are anticipated to occur every 3-6 months.
  • Maintain annual occupational health readiness and screening in accordance with NMCSD occupational guidelines.
  • Maintain current training requirements as required by NMCSD (e.g. HIPAA, Information Assurance).
  • The Employee shall update and maintain a current electronic repository of San Diego Public Health documents and materials on the San Diego Public Health internal SharePoint site in accordance with guidelines and established procedures. This repository currently exists as a stand-alone Public Health SharePoint website on the NMCSD network, accessible through CAC access. Initial update due 30 DACA and updated weekly thereafter
  • The Employee shall manage existing Tertiary Prevention patient identification approaches through the use of advanced statistical software (such as Statistical Analysis Software). The existing approach involves running a query each month on the prior 12 months full history of San Diego TRICARE beneficiary claims data as reported in the M2 database. The Employee shall enhance the existing Tertiary Prevention Population Identification algorithms in order to further refine mechanisms to identify select specific High Utilizer patients. Performance on this task will be measured by the completion of monthly algorithms for identifying tertiary beneficiaries. In order to perform this task, the Government will grant the Employee query access to the M2 and MDR database. The Employee shall establish a data sharing agreement with the government prior to being granted access to the M2 and MDR database. Employee will have a data sharing agreement with the government completed before the contract award.
  • The Employee shall create data-driven algorithms that will analyze patient claims and encounters data, as well as data sourced from local directories provided by NMCSD (i.e., health and wellness program enrollment rosters) to select patients or patient groups best suited for Primary, Secondary or Tertiary Interventions. Primary and Secondary interventions are defined as programs that help TRICARE beneficiaries manage and/or prevent disease and risk factors before they lead to the need for acute medical services. Specific algorithms for identifying beneficiaries for Primary and Secondary intervention have not yet been developed, and should be developed in a manner that will ultimately allow for them to be transitioned to government staff at NMCSD. Performance on this task will be measured by the monthly completion of Primary and Secondary interventions. A summary description of these algorithms will be documented in a report that is due 60 DACA and updated on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required.
  • The Employee shall complete deep-dive and ad hoc analyses needed to drill-down into M2 and MDR data sets and algorithm results, including geospatial analyses, time series analyses, predictive modeling, etc. These analyses are estimated to be required every 6-8 weeks and will be used to support presentations and briefings as described in task 3.1.3.1 The Employee shall also design and implement self-service business intelligence and measurement reports as required that can be used by NMCSD staff to support Primary and Secondary prevention strategies.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

  • Management Analysis and Reporting Tool (M2): The MHS Management Analysis and Reporting Tool (M2) is an informatics tool that combines a powerful commercial ad hoc query and reporting tool with MHS data originating from clinical, financial, and beneficiary demographic domains. M2 data is accessed to perform trend analyses, conduct patient and provider profiling studies, and realize opportunities for transferring health care from the private sector to military treatment facilities. M2 includes inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary direct and purchased care data as well as eligibility and enrollment data.
  • Military Health System Data Repository: The Military Health System Data Repository (MDR) is the centralized data repository that captures, archives, validates, integrates and distributes Defense Health Agency (DHA) corporate health care data worldwide. It receives and validates data from the Department of Defense’s (DoD) worldwide network of more than 260 health care facilities and from non-DoD data sources. The MDR applies data quality edits to maximize the value of DHA corporate data. It also provides online and near-line data storage and supports health care data transfers
  • MHS Genesis: A medical informatics system used by all military and veterans administration health care centers. It is the primary source for medical record and appointing information for all beneficiaries.
  • CarePoint: An informatics tool that provides clinical staff with the ability to efficiently assess the status of their enrolled patients for specific conditions. Its specific action lists on HEDIS-like measures, frequent utilizers and other important medical conditions support improvements in Public Health. These lists are a useful source to identify enrollees in need of clinical preventive, disease management or case management services.
  • M.E.L.I.S.A.: Medical Examination List in Support of all Sailors is the centralized data repository that captures, archives, validates, integrates and distributes Defense Health Agency (DHA) corporate health care data worldwide. It receives and validates data from the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Medical Human Resource System (DMHRSI).
  • Tertiary Prevention: Individual-based intervention that focuses on high utilization/high-complexity/ high- cost patients. Tertiary prevention care applies to individuals with both morbidity and chronic/acute disease.
  • Secondary Prevention: Condition-based intervention that focuses on disease state prevention for large-scale populations. Secondary prevention care applies to individuals with chronic disease, but no acute morbidity.
  • Primary Prevention: Behavior-based intervention that focuses on the prevention of disease initiation for large-scale populations. 
Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):Medical Coverage – United Healthcare - 3 Options - Traditional - POS Choice Plus Network - HDHP - POS Choice Plus Network - HDHP - EPO Choice NetworkVision Coverage – VSP - Vision Service Plan Dental Coverage – Guardian Dental - PPO Premier Plan or Value Plan Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrural starts at 15 days per yearTraining Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education401 (k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Professional Capital Service (PCS) with a company matchFor our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/
COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementThe COVID-19 vaccination requirement stated in Executive Order 14042 and FAR 52.223-99 is currently not implemented, however, please note that if E.O. 14042 or other related requirements become effective, positions will require successful candidates/employees to obtain and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s). Spry is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

EEO StatementAt Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, we evaluate qualified candidates in full consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other protected status.

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