Data Analyst (Healthcare / EDI / SQL ) W2-Only

Solving IT; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Solving IT is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support reporting, data analysis, and process improvements in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will collect, analyze, and interpret data from multiple source systems to deliver insights for business and technology teams.

The ideal candidate has strong SQL and reporting experience, understands healthcare data and EDI processes, and can work independently while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst or similar
• Strong SQL development and data analysis experience
• Experience creating reports/dashboards using Tableau or similar BI tools
• Experience supporting application development projects or initiatives
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and file exchange processes
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from multiple systems to identify trends and insights
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports and dashboards using SQL and Tableau
• Gather requirements and translate them into reporting solutions
• Create and maintain SLA, operational, and performance metric reporting
• Document data definitions, rules, mappings, and source system information
• Support EDI reporting and file exchange initiatives
• Investigate issues, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend data-driven improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality
• Partner with business and technical teams to ensure reporting meets needs
• Maintain reporting processes and ensure data accuracy

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Data analysis

EDI

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

EDI tooling

Job description

W2, Benefits Eligible position. We cannot work 1099 or C2C

Target Rate: $65.00 but flexible for the right candidate

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support reporting, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple source systems to deliver meaningful insights that support business and technology teams.

The ideal candidate has strong SQL and reporting experience, understands healthcare data and EDI processes, and enjoys solving complex business problems through data analysis. This position requires someone who can work independently, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and adapt to changing business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze data from multiple systems to identify trends, inconsistencies, and business insights.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses using SQL and reporting tools such as Tableau.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into meaningful reporting solutions.
• Create and maintain SLA, operational, and performance metric reporting.
• Document data definitions, business rules, data mappings, and source system information.
• Support Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) reporting and file exchange initiatives.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with business and technical teams to ensure reporting solutions meet organizational needs.
• Maintain reporting processes and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Thrive in an environment with evolving priorities and changing business requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong SQL development and data analysis experience.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards using Tableau or similar BI tools.
• Experience supporting application development projects or project initiatives.
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and file exchange processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience, particularly with Medicare and Medicaid.
• Knowledge of healthcare claims and encounter data.
• Experience working with HIPAA‑compliant healthcare data.
• Experience in Agile and matrixed organizations.
• Understanding of healthcare operational reporting and performance metrics.
• Experience documenting business processes, data definitions, and technical requirements.

Technical Skills

• SQL
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
• Performance Metrics & KPI Reporting
• Data Mapping & Documentation
• Microsoft Excel

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with data to solve business problems, has a passion for improving reporting processes, and can effectively communicate insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is curious, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment where priorities can shift quickly.