Data Analyst, Network Analytics

Quest Analytics; Carson City (NV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote / Hybrid / In‑office options

Healthcare plans

Competitive salary with bonus

Flexible vacation and holidays

Job summary

Quest Analytics seeks a Data Analyst to advance healthcare provider network analytics. You will work with claims data, provider directories, and network files to uncover trends and drive data-driven strategies for network optimization.

The role emphasizes data quality, automation, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Client Services. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of data analysis experience, with strong SQL and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, CS, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare or SaaS.
• Experience with large, complex datasets and data investigations.
• Experience supporting product development or analytics-driven decisions.
• Strong SQL proficiency (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with Databricks, Spark or similar platforms.
• Programming in Python, SQL, R, Scala, or Java.
• Experience with BI tools like Looker.
• Experience using AI tools to support data analysis and automation.
• Knowledge of data governance, quality, and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced data analysis on complex datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Analyze provider and organizational data to resolve entity matching and data structures.
• Lead data investigations to resolve quality issues and support initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Client Services on data solutions.
• Document and track project work in systems such as DevOps.
• Identify improvements to outreach strategies and data processes.

Skills

Data analytics

Healthcare domain

Large datasets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or related

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Python

SQL

R

Looker

Claude AI tools

Job description

Your Quest: Help make a big difference in healthcare access

At Quest Analytics our team members can fulfill their quest to work in an innovative, collaborative, challenging and flexible environment supportive of personal growth every day. The team is driven to make healthcare more accessible for all Americans.

Data Analyst to join our Provider Network Analytics team.

As a Data Analyst, you will play a key role in advancing the intelligence and precision of health plan network analytics. This position focuses on working directly with large-scale healthcare datasets, including claims data, provider directory files, and provider network files, to uncover trends, measure network performance, and support the development of data-driven strategies for provider network optimization and improve network performance.

You will be responsible for identifying and quantifying network challenges, conducting deep analytical investigations, and applying structured data exploration to generate meaningful, context-rich insights. This role requires a strong command of data tools, rigorous attention to data quality, and a passion for using data and analytics to solve complex problems in healthcare delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge provider network analytics initiatives, drive efficiencies through automation, and apply critical thinking. If you are passionate about data, analytics, and problem-solving, we encourage you to apply!

• Conduct advanced data analysis on complex datasets to identify trends, assess performance across campaigns, clients, and demographic segments, and deliver actionable insights
• Analyze healthcare provider and organizational data to resolve entity matching across multiple data sources, determine data sourcing strategies, define entity relationships and data structures, and identify opportunities to leverage data in new products and features
• Lead data investigations to resolve data quality issues and support business initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Client Services to develop data solutions
• Use SQL, Databricks, Python, and AI tools (e.g., Maintain and contribute to data governance standards, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and compliant data assets
• Document and track project work, ensuring tasks are properly scoped and managed in systems such as DevOps
• Identify and recommend improvements to outreach strategies and data processes based on insights

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of data analysis experience, preferably within healthcare, SaaS, or data-intensive environments
• Proven experience working with large, complex datasets and conducting in-depth data investigations
• Experience supporting product development, data quality initiatives, or analytics-driven business decisions
• Strong proficiency in SQL (intermediate to advanced) for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
• Hands‑on experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed data processing tools
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, SQL, R, Scala, or Java
• Experience with BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Looker or similar platforms)
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude or similar platforms) to support data analysis, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, and workflow automation
• Ability to incorporate AI‑assisted approaches into data investigations and reporting to improve efficiency and scalability
• Familiarity with emerging AI/ML concepts and their application in analytics and data quality improvement
• Strong understanding of data management best practices, including data quality, governance, and stewardship principles
• Experience defining and developing metrics, KPIs, and data models to support business and product needs
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset, particularly with evolving technologies and AI tools

• Workplace flexibility – you choose between remote, hybrid or in-office
• Affordable employee medical, dental and vision plans with low employee cost
• Competitive salary and success sharing bonus
• Flexible vacation, plus sick time and holidays

For more than 20 years, we’ve been improving provider network management one groundbreaking innovation at a time. 90% of America’s health plans use our tools, including the eight largest in the nation. Achieve your personal quest to build a great career here.

Relocation Requirement

While many positions at Quest Analytics are remote, employees are expected to reside in and perform work from the location disclosed during the hiring process. Any relocation must be communicated to and approved by Quest Analytics in advance. This policy helps ensure compliance with employment and tax regulations, protects company and client data, and reduces risks associated with unauthorized work arrangements and employment misrepresentation.

Quest Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence job posting displayed on websites other than questanalytics.