Python Data Analyst Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Join Louisiana Department of Health and make an impact at the heart of one of the nation's largest Medicaid programs. This exciting role within the Bureau of Health Services Financing's Medicaid Business Analytics team offers the opportunity to drive data quality, analytics, forecasting, and reporting for a $20+ billion healthcare program serving approximately 1.8 million Louisianans each year

Working alongside state and federal partners, you'll lead initiatives that improve critical Medicaid eligibility data, develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, and help shape decisions that directly affect healthcare access across the state. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment where critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving are valued, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful work with statewide impact. Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Leads and supervises a technical analytics team responsible for developing, reviewing, and optimizing complex SQL, SAS, and Python code supporting Medicaid eligibility, claims, provider, and encounter data reporting. Oversees the design and enforcement of coding standards, reusable query libraries, version control practices, and performance optimization strategies to ensure accurate, reproducible, and auditable data deliverables. Directs the development and maintenance of production-grade reporting and analytic scripts used for recurring Medicaid enrollment, utilization, financial, and operational reporting.

Manages complex and ad hoc data request fulfillment for leadership, program areas, audits, and federal reporting by ensuring accurate business logic, data validation, and timely delivery of analytic products. Provides technical leadership and guidance on Medicaid-specific data challenges, including eligibility determination logic, managed care and fee-for-service filtering, continuous enrollment analysis, and claims adjustment processing. Monitors reporting operations and data quality within the LaMEDS environment, coordinates issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures consistency and accuracy across reporting outputs.

Establishes staff priorities, work plans, and performance expectations; conducts employee evaluations and coaching; identifies training needs; and supports staff development to maintain a high-performing analytics team. Position-Specific Details: Location: MedicalVendor Administration / Business Analytics / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty Cost Center: 3052010301 Position Number(s): 50575276 How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

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Contact Information: Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.