Data Analyst IV Process Intelligence & Automation

Centene; United States; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Data Analyst Lead to own analytic data needs across the business unit. You will lead complex data projects and mentor other Data Analysts, delivering insights to senior stakeholders across healthcare domains.

Required 6+ years of data analysis experience, strong SQL/Python/Power BI skills, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. Experience with AI-enabled analytics is a plus. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of statistical analysis or data analysis experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience managing projects or heavy involvement in project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytical support for business operations across claims, provider, member, clinical, HEDIS, pharmacy data.
• Lead data projects and mentor other Data Analysts.
• Develop reports and deliverables and make recommendations to management.
• Review data to determine operational impacts and needed actions; elevate issues and opportunities to management.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state deliverable reporting requirements by performing data quality audits and analysis.
• Assist with training and mentoring other Data Analysts and determining workloads.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

Power BI

Snowflake

Databricks

AI-enabled analytics

Data analysis across multiple domains

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Python tooling

Job description

Position Purpose: Responsible for analytic data needs of the business unit. Handle complex data projects and acts as a lead for other Data Analysts.

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.

The position will provide dedicated analytics support across enterprise transformation initiatives, including opportunity sizing, process and task intelligence, KPI development, business-case validation, and value-realization tracking. We are looking for someone who can combine advanced technical analytics with operational transformation experience and confidently communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

• Experience with Advanced SQL, Python, Power BI, Snowflake, or Databricks highly preferred
• Background in AI-enabled analytics, automation, or agentic AI exposure a plus.
• Provide advanced analytical support for business operations in all or some of the following areas: claims, provider data, member data, clinical data, HEDIS, pharmacy, external reporting
• Experience supporting operational transformation, automation, process improvement, or cost-reduction initiatives a plus
• Extract, load, model, and reconcile large amounts of data across multiple system platforms and sources
• Review data to determine operational impacts and needed actions; elevate issues, trends, areas for improvement and opportunities to management
• Develop reports and deliverables and make recommendations to management
• Advanced SQL and data modeling, including complex joins, CTEs, window functions, and query optimization
• Assist management in driving business decisions based on data
• Ensure compliance with federal and state deliverable reporting requirements by performing data quality audits and analysis
• Assist with training and mentoring other Data Analysts
• Assist with determining work load and related activities for other Data Analysts
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Some travel may be required

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of statistical analysis or data analysis experience. Healthcare experience preferred. Experience managing projects or heavy involvement in project implementation.

By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and understand that you may be considered for other job opportunities for which Centene believes you may be qualified.

Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

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 , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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