Data Analyst IV (Healthcare Analytics)

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Data Analyst to transform healthcare data into actionable insights. The role involves analyzing extensive datasets, leading projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve clinical outcomes. Applicants can work remotely from anywhere in the Continental United States.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with large databases.
• Healthcare analytics experience preferred.
• Experience with table creation and indexing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze integrated datasets to inform business decisions.
• Lead large-scale projects and reporting tools.
• Mentor junior analysts on best practices.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

Data analysis

SQL

Python

R

Education

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

Master's degree

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

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.

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States.

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.
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale projects and new reporting tools, translating business goals into actionable solutions.
• Identify and resolve data, process, and technical issues and communicate root-cause with stakeholders as appropriate.
• 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 business leaders to understand market-specific levers and constraints.
• Leverage enterprise reporting tools to rapidly deliver data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Research key business problems and proactively identify opportunities for cost and utilization improvements through quantitative analysis.
• Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required.
• Mentor junior analysts on analytic best practices and business need fulfilment.
• Delegate tasks to junior analysts, providing guidance and validation where required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies 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. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management or 3+ years IT experience.
• Healthcare analytics experience preferred.
• Experience with table creation and indexing, query optimization, and utilization of stored procedures.
• Working knowledge of SQL/querying languages.
• Experience with table creation and indexing, query optimization, and utilization of stored procedures.
• 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.

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.

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States.

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.
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale projects and new reporting tools, translating business goals into actionable solutions.
• Identify and resolve data, process, and technical issues and communicate root-cause with stakeholders as appropriate.
• 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 business leaders to understand market-specific levers and constraints.
• Leverage enterprise reporting tools to rapidly deliver data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Research key business problems and proactively identify opportunities for cost and utilization improvements through quantitative analysis.
• Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required.
• Mentor junior analysts on analytic best practices and business need fulfilment.
• Delegate tasks to junior analysts, providing guidance and validation where required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies 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. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management or 3+ years IT experience.
• Healthcare analytics experience preferred.
• Experience with table creation and indexing, query optimization, and utilization of stored procedures.
• Working knowledge of SQL/querying languages.
• Experience with table creation and indexing, query optimization, and utilization of stored procedures.
• 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.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 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 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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

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

About the company

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