Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · 15 hours ago
IT Analyst II
Nebraska, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35.27/hr - $35.27/hr
2+ years expNebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a detail-oriented IT Analyst II to join the Children and Family Services Data and Analytics team. In this role, you will help manage and enhance data systems that support Nebraska’s child welfare programs, focusing on database development, data visualization, and federal reporting compliance.
GovernmentHealth CareSocialWellness
Responsibilities
Create, maintain, and troubleshoot relational databases to support operational and reporting needs
Design and optimize data tables, indexes, and relationships to improve performance and data integrity
Implement data quality controls and validation rules within systems
Develop and run SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts to extract data from N-FOCUS/DBX and other systems
Automate extract-transform-load (ETL) processes to ensure accurate and timely data flows
Integrate external datasets with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Build advanced dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel
Translate complex datasets into actionable insights for executive leadership, field staff, federal agencies, and public stakeholders
Incorporate trend analysis and predictive insights into reporting to support proactive decision-making
Conduct statistical and predictive analysis using tools such as R or Python
Translate analytical findings into clear business recommendations and technical documentation
Support program evaluations through IT-based analytical frameworks
Develop and maintain automated processes for compiling, validating, and submitting federal reports (e.g., AFCARS, NCANDS)
Monitor reporting systems for errors, troubleshoot issues, and implement technical solutions to ensure compliance
Document technical workflows to support reproducibility and audit readiness
Mentor junior IT Analysts
May lead during logical database design sessions
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field of study and three years related experience or A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience
Experience may include application programming, software installation and software maintenance, including systems programming, online programming, database design, analysis and programming using IFS and/or SQL/DS and database administration
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field
Strong technical skills in SQL, Power BI, and Excel
Familiarity with Snowflake, DBX, or similar data warehouse environments
Experience designing dashboards and reporting solutions for leadership decision-making
Familiarity with child welfare or human services data systems
Knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as R or Python
Benefits
Pay
Benefits
Paid time off
Retirement
Professional development opportunities
Company
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Kahl, FACHE
Chief Operating Officer
Amy McKeighan
Talent Acquisition Partner
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