Data Analyst II Medical Economics

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Data Analyst, where you will analyze extensive datasets to drive business decisions and improve clinical outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders, present data insights, and support process enhancements. Enjoy a flexible work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with large databases, data verification, and data management.
• Healthcare analytics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze integrated datasets to influence business decisions.
• Support execution of large-scale projects with limited direction.
• Communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Job Description: Data Analyst

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Analyze integrated and extensive datasets to extract value, which directly impacts and influences business decisions. Work collaboratively with key business stakeholders to identify areas of value, develop solutions, and deliver insights to reduce overall cost of care for members and improve their clinical outcomes.

• Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources including healthcare provider, member/patient, and third-party data.
• Support execution of large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership.
• Identify and perform root-cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings and proposed solutions to leadership and/or customers.
• Manage multiple, variable tasks and data review processes with limited supervision within targeted timelines.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of process enhancements and identify opportunities for automation.
• Apply expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how customers interact with analytic products.
• Support multiple functions and levels of the organization and effectively communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners, both verbally and visually.
• Engage independently with customers and business partners to gather requirements and validate results.
• Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, incorporating feedback as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management, or 1+ years of IT experience. Healthcare analytics experience is preferred. Working knowledge of SQL/query languages is required. Preferred knowledge includes programming languages such as Python and R, statistical/data mining techniques, modern business intelligence and visualization tools, and experience in trend analysis, financial modeling, claims pricing, contract/network analysis, or ROI evaluation. Familiarity with claims payment, utilization management, provider/vendor contracts, and risk adjustment for government-sponsored healthcare is desirable.

Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, field, or office). Actual pay will be adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other factors. Total compensation may include additional incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

About the company

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed care company based in St.