Data Analyst III Healthcare Analytics, Medical Economics

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive pay

health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

tuition reimbursement

paid time off plus holidays

remote, hybrid, field or office work

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC is seeking a data analytics professional in Missouri to analyze large datasets and drive business impact. You will work with stakeholders to identify value, develop solutions, and deliver insights to reduce costs and improve member outcomes.

The role emphasizes SQL, Python/R, and modern BI tools like Power BI, with opportunities to automate processes and present findings to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with large databases and data management.
• Working knowledge of SQL and querying languages.
• Preferred knowledge of Python, R and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze datasets to extract value and influence business decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify value and deliver insights.
• Develop solutions and automate processes where possible.
• Perform root-cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings.
• Communicate data-driven insights to non-technical partners.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Python

R

Power BI

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

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.

Key Details

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT. Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources including claims, provider, member, and encounters data. Identify and assess the business impact of trends Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex scripts and reports developed using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools Contribute to the planning and execution of large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of process enhancements and identify opportunities for automation 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 and thrive in a demanding, quickly changing environment Demonstrate a sense of ownership over projects and ask probing questions to understand the business value of tasks 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 Partner cross-functionally at all levels of the organization and effectively, both verbally and visually, communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners Independently engage 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, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required Provide technical guidance to junior analysts.

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. Master’s degree preferred. 4+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management or 2+ years of IT experience. Healthcare analytics experience preferred. Working knowledge of SQL/querying languages. Preferred knowledge of programmatic coding languages such as Python and R. Knowledge of statistical, analytical, or data mining techniques including basic data modeling, trend analysis, and root-cause analysis preferred. Preferred knowledge of modern business intelligence and visualization tools including Microsoft PowerBI.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.