Analytics Engineer

Vizient, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking an Analytics Engineer to enhance data analytics infrastructure and enable seamless data access and visualization. You will support AI/ML initiatives and collaborate with analysts and technical teams to bridge gaps across departments.

You will develop analytics products, translate requirements into user stories, maintain backlogs, and build scalable data warehouse models using Power BI and MicroStrategy. A healthcare background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field a plus.
• 2+ years of data analysis experience required.
• Analytics Engineer/BI Developer/Data Scientist experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Background in data warehouse design including dimensional modeling and data mining.
• Understanding of database management systems, OLAP and ETL frameworks.
• BI technologies including Power BI or MicroStrategy preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL queries and SSIS preferred.
• Proactive, innovative mindset with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics products and stories with cross-functional collaboration.
• Gather, analyze, and document user requirements; translate to user stories.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews to understand business processes.
• Maintain product backlogs with minimal guidance.
• Trace requirements to features with minimal guidance.
• Participate in discovery workshops for requirements discussions.
• Write SQL with minimal guidance.
• Model logical/physical schemas for scalable data warehouse architecture.
• Create ETL packages and schedule with tools like Automic.
• Contribute to architecture, visualization, and design sessions.
• Ensure visualization options fit the tech stack; verify analytics correctness.
• Generate test plans and perform functional regression testing.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Power BI

MicroStrategy

ETL

Data warehouse design

Dimensional modeling

SSIS

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

MicroStrategy

SSIS

SQL

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Analytics Engineer Summary:

In this role, you will enhance our data analytics infrastructure. You will ensure seamless data accessibility, visualization, and cross-functional collaboration, while supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in data engineering, analytics, and collaboration to bridge the gap between analysts and technical teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop medium complexity analytics products (e.g., more than 1 MB and less than 1 GB volume) or new stories requiring collaboration with others
• Gather, analyze, and document user requirements and translate them into user stories, with minimal guidance
• Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather requirements and understand current business processes, partnering with other team members
• Develop and maintain product backlog(s) with minimal guidance
• Implement requirements traceability from user stories to product features, with minimal guidance
• Observe and participate in discovery workshops to aid in requirements discussion
• Writes SQL code, with minimal guidance
• Develop logical and physical models to support a scalable architecture (e.g., used to build out a data warehouse), with minimal guidance
• Evaluate physical data models to ensure they align to the corresponding logical data models
• Create packages for use in ETL
• Utilize technologies (e.g., Automic) to schedule packages
• Participate in architecture / design sessions
• Participate in visualization / design sessions
• Ensure requested solutions are available in the technology stack (e.g., if someone requests a waterfall chart, can it be built using our technology) by understanding visualization options within the technical product being used
• Generate test plans to verify the solution creates the correct analytics
• Conduct functional system regression testing and writes SQL to analyze data from systems and applications
• Conduct investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of product inconsistencies
• Use Power BI and MicroStrategy as core tools to develop, maintain, and support high-quality analytics products using data from our members.
• Manage the full lifecycle of analytics solutions, including gathering business requirements, designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and performing quality assurance across multiple business domains.
• Use AI tools appropriate to improve efficiency, validate report accuracy, optimize performance, and support data analysis.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams in an agile environment to translate business requirements into scalable business intelligence solutions using multiple data sources, technologies, and reporting platforms.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field a plus.
• 2 or more years of relevant data analysis experience required.
• Experience as an Analytics Engineer, BI Developer or Data Scientist highly preferred.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Background in data warehouse design including dimensional modeling and data mining.
• Understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing and ETL framework.
• Familiarity with BI technologies including Microsoft Power BI or MicroStrategy preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL queries and SSIS preferred.
• Proven ability to take initiative and be innovative.
• Analytical mind with strong problem-solving aptitude.

Estimated Hiring Range:

The current salary range for this role is $68,500.00 to $116,300.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day.

Alongside our clients, we’re building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we’re solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus—The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration aptitude—The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall—Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista—Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living

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