Funding Analyst - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 35479Ministry: HealthLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: December 5, 2022Classification: Program Services 3About UsThe Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta health insurance and benefits, doctors, hospitals and facilities, and other healthcare supports and information. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:RoleReporting to the Team Lead, Health Funding, this position plays an active role in the analysis of health financial data, clinical data supporting key Ministry business areas as well as providing technical/business support to the Financial Information Reporting Management System (FIRMS). FIRMS is an online system designed to collect quarterly financial and statistical information from all continuing care operators in Alberta. Other responsibilities include supporting Branch research, development and evaluation of strategic funding policies, practices, and performance standards for the Alberta health care system.The Funding Analyst will leverage their knowledge in conducting background research and providing input into analytical methodology, indicators, and statistical applications, supporting funding policy through analysis and assessment of socio-economic trends. Your excellent writing skills will be a key component in this position as you and draft documents that could include; policy/options papers, briefing notes, decision documents, committee notes, and presentation materials.Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain processes for data collection, database architecture and development, and reporting on financial and economic datasets, including FIRMS.

• Prepare statistical and financial reports by gathering, verifying and analyzing financial information using appropriate statistical packages and business intelligence tools (such as SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Visual Analytics, etc.), demonstrating knowledge of financial and accounting principles.

• Support the development of statistical/economic and financial models or analysis within the Branch.

• Conducts background research and provides input into analytical methodology, indicators, and statistical applications to measure, track and report on a range of information impacting health funding performance and its alignment with health system strategy.

• Conducts analysis and assessment of socio-economic trends, stakeholder behaviour, historical patterns, and comparative option analyses to support broader Ministry funding initiatives and economic strategies.

• Develops and maintain work relationships with relevant health system stakeholders including other ministries and AHS to ensure positive and productive communication with assigned projects and key data resources.

• Supports the Team and Branch to complete projects on time with excellent quality.

• Drafting of documents which could include policy/options papers, briefing notes, decision documents, committee notes, and presentation materials.

QualificationsA University graduation in a related discipline such as Economics, Business, Mathematics/Statistics, or Computer Science and a minimum of two (2) years related experience is required.Required experience includes:

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
• Experience working with large data sets and programming software (SAS, Access, SQL, and/or Oracle).
• Working knowledge of SAS Enterprise Guide and Visual Analytics

Preference will be given to individuals with:

• Experience drafting written materials such as; briefing notes, memos, decision documents

The following experience is considered an asset:

• Experience working with analytical methods and different economic analysis tools and/or health system experience
• Understands analysis tools and visualization tools in the context of Ministry policy analysis and development

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is recommended.Equivalencies maybe considered - directly related education or experience on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Agility - Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Creative Problem Solving – Being proactive and taking ownership for identifying solutions within your work.
• Systems Thinking – Ability to identify, understand and articulate the relationships and interdependencies between stakeholders, policies, programs and initiatives in Alberta’s health system.
• Develop Networks – Outstanding communication skills will enable you to establish strong working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Salary$2,556.10 to $3,355.81 ($66,714 to $87,586 / year)NotesHours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time)

Position Location:

• ATB Place North, Edmonton. This position requires working from the office with an option to qualify for a hybrid work arrangement (in accordance with GOA policy).

Other information:

• Top candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
• This position maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

The Alberta Public Service is a great place to work!What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Accessible career consulting services

Tips on Applying on Alberta Government Jobs see here:How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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