Data Analyst

Valera Health; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valera Health is seeking a Data Analyst to support their Analytics team remotely. The role involves analyzing data to improve mental health care, building dashboards, and collaborating with department leads. Candidates should have a strong background in data analysis, SQL, and Python, with a focus on effective communication.

Benefits

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Office Equipment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Analytics experience in a technology-focused organization.
• Hands-on experience with non-technical end-users.

Responsibilities

• Work with large data sets to provide insights to leadership.
• Build and maintain internal-facing dashboards.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

AWS

Excel

BI Dashboards

Job description

Are you looking for a career that aligns your passion and values with your purpose? Then we are looking for you!

At Valera Health, we are at the forefront of tele-mental health. We are committed to delivering compassionate mental health care that is accessible and affordable to all. To learn more about Valera, check us out HERE.

Watch to learn more about Valera Health here!

About You:

We are seeking a Data Analyst to support our Analytics and Valera team remotely. Join a dedicated team committed to improving mental health care, supported by the latest technology and systems to ensure efficient and effective work.

Essential Functions:

1. Work with large data sets and build metrics to provide meaningful insights to leadership around Clinical Outcomes, Revenue Cycle Management, Finance, Business Development, and Marketing.
2. Identify key insights to leverage claims and other business measure data further.
3. Build and maintain internal-facing, self-service dashboards to support day-to-day decisions for department leads.
4. Develop end-to-end processes around the collection, integration, and reporting of data from new and existing vendors and partnerships.
5. Partner with department leads to understand and improve current clinical and operational practices and workflows.
6. Communicate technical information in an accessible manner to both executive and partner audiences, including verbal presentations to leadership on key findings and updates on business process adjustments.
7. Perform technical tasks such as creating business requirements documents, user training manuals, and requirements traceability.
8. Conduct in-depth data analysis using SQL, AWS tools, Python, and spreadsheets.
9. Periodically review the progress of recommended and implemented changes to ensure ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement.
10. Engage in ad hoc projects as requested by the manager.

Qualifications:

Required (Education/Experiences/Competencies):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field
• 1-3 years of Analytics experience in a technology-focused organization, high-growth startup, healthcare company, or similar environment
• Hands-on experience working with non-technical end-users, including requirements gathering, dashboard design, and technical communication
• Advanced proficiency in SQL (AWS Athena, Presto, PostgreSQL, or others)
• Python experience, particularly with external API integrations and data processing using AWS Lambda or similar platforms
• Proficiency in Excel for data manipulation (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH)
• Experience building impactful BI dashboards (Quicksight, Tableau, Looker, Excel, etc.)
• Experience managing the full analytics cycle: data management, cleaning, analysis, and visualization

Preferred:

• Experience with EHR, claims, and marketing data, including JSON data structures
• Knowledge of clinical coding (ICD-10, CPT), medication data (NDC, RxNorm), and health insurance components
• Interest or experience with AWS tools (S3, Athena, Lambda, CloudWatch)
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with a collaborative mindset
• Innovative and adaptable approach to new tools and methods
• Self-service and automation-focused mindset for reporting improvements
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of version control with GitHub
• Interest in developing advanced analytical models
• Experience with Google Ads
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA) and Agile methodologies

We value fair work and compensate this role between $90,000 and $100,000, with potential for an annual performance bonus.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Office Equipment
• And more

Join our mission! We are proud of our work and need a great team to support it. If you're interested in our open positions, we'd love to hear from you.

We hire from all backgrounds to build a diverse team capable of supporting high-quality behavioral healthcare. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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