Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: September 3rd, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: September 3rd, 2026
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/
About the Position
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Who can apply: Anyone (External).
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
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Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Compensation:
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Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.52
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0231699)
Data Management: Ensure datasets are accurate and clean by doing initial scrubbing of data and regular scheduled examination of records. Track and report progress on data cleaning goals. Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data. Resolve all data quality issues or discrepancies using analytical software such as SAS. Maintain data quality through ongoing data analysis, case detail and sub-details, record deduplication, and implement process improvements that contribute to improved data quality. Maintain and refine reports, dashboards, and processes to continuously monitor data quality and integrity. Work with management to identify new and creative opportunities to leverage shared data to support additional programs improvement processes or functions. Complete necessary trainings to manipulate and format data a needed.
Data Analysis: Extract clean data from systems of record, review, analyze and finalize data must be provided for reports in accordance with federal guidance and relevant detail sheets indicating definition, data source, numerators, and denominators. Analyze specific data sets and work closely with data stewards to ensure accuracy and completeness of data; follow up with data stewards and/or internal or external partners including vendors to correct or complete data. Summarize and document trends within the data sets based on data analysis and develop recommendations for program improvements and/or new initiatives. Complete necessary trainings to increase skill of manipulating and formatting data in a way that is readily consumed. Identify other data needed to effectively evaluate activities and progress related to the state action plan priorities, objectives, and measures.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Data Reporting: Serve as the point of contact for data housed in multiple systems, some shared by several programs. Prepare maternal and child health, family planning, WIC and other program data for progress reports, performance reports and other narrative and measure reporting as requested. Collaborate with program directors, epidemiologists and team members to provide training, technical assistance and consultative services regarding the use of the data. Identify data and produce fact sheets, issue briefs, and other resources to increase understanding of programs, highlight progress, present inequities, and identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in relevant data and policy conferences, webinars, and phone conferences at the state and local level. Present data to state staff, local partners, coalitions, and other audiences as requested and as necessary to increase understanding of data and inform action.
Qualifications
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Education:
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Licensing & Certification:
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Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of experience in data analysis including evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, health, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data. Education in public health, statistics, epidemiology, computer science or mathematics may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Public Health, Computer Science, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Biostatistics or related field
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Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
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Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
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Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
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Ability to record and transmit information
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Ability to understand and follow instructions
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Ability to plan, organize and perform a variety of functions
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Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
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Ability to thrive in a fluid environment
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Ability to enter data into agency information systems
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Project management education/training; collaborative development; collective impact
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Grant writing training/education
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Experience or familiarity with quality improvement processes
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Experience with gathering, reviewing and tracking contracts and fiscal information
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Advanced project management skills
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Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
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Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python
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Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Kyle Sanders
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
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Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
