Health Intelligence Programmer, Senior

Acentra Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Acentra Health in McLean, VA, seeks a senior data engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain core data processing platforms, build data pipelines, and deliver actionable reporting for healthcare analytics. The role involves data modeling, SQL optimization, and collaborating with customers to translate requirements into robust data solutions.

Candidates should have advanced SQL skills, experience with SSIS/SSAS/SSRS, BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, and a background in information systems or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Health Services Research; Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency in BI and data warehouse methodologies; strong DBMS knowledge.
• Senior-level SQL skills with SSMS/SSRS/SSAS/SSIS expertise.
• Experience in requirements gathering, data architecture, and performance tuning.
• Familiar with BI tools Tableau, Power BI, Qlik.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize data pipelines and data processing platforms.
• Query databases to support reporting and data transformation.
• Develop data models and reporting applications for analytics.
• Mentor others and collaborate with customers to define requirements.
• Ensure HIPAA/privacy compliance in data handling.

Skills

SQL

BI methodologies

DBMS knowledge

SSMS/SSRS/SSAS/SSIS

Requirements gathering

Data architecture & modeling

Performance tuning

Tableau/Power BI/Qlik

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Health Services Research

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik

Visual Studio

TFS/Azure DevOps

Job description

Company Overview

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining the core data processing platforms of the company, driving business solutions by querying existing databases to create data models for actionable reporting, and creating and maintaining reporting applications that result in efficient data extraction.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines across various environments.


• Work with data transformation packages to support data modeling and advanced analytical processing.


• Analyze healthcare claim and utilization management data to support the business intelligence unit.


• Query existing databases to pull data necessary for reporting and data transformation.


• Develop, enhance, and maintain data processing platforms.


• Work collaboratively with internal and external customers to create business requirements.


• Identify and develop opportunities for process improvement through data processing, data architecture, and performance tuning.


• Research data discrepancies and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, SSIS packages, data transformations, views, and stored procedures.


• Create scripts for new database objects.


• Serve as a programming mentor and subject matter expert.


• Develop complex queries, ETL jobs, and data transformation jobs.


• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Services Research; Master's degree preferred.


• Proficiency in business intelligence and data warehouse methodologies.


• Knowledge of database management systems (DBMS).


• Senior-level SQL skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL tools including SSMS, SSRS, SSAS, and SSIS.


• Skilled in requirement gathering and documentation.


• Skilled in data architecture, data modeling, and performance tuning.


• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with healthcare claim and utilization management data.


• Familiarity with Visual Studio and TFS/Azure DevOps source control.


• Familiarity with agile methodology.


• Experience supporting ETL development.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Experience in Lieu of Degree

For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed below.

\"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.\"

Pay Range

USD $100,960.00 - USD $126,200.00 /Yr.

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.