Healthcare Data Analyst - Quality & Operational Improvement

Brooksource; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Healthcare Data Analyst II for a contract-to-hire position in Birmingham, AL. You will leverage your expertise in data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement, monitor key performance metrics, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance health outcomes and member experience.

You will play a critical role in supporting quality improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, quality improvement, project management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
• Experience supporting complex projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting information to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or other data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor key performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for operational and clinical improvement.
• Conduct research, reporting, and barrier analyses to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that improve quality and operational performance.
• Track the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and provide recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Support project planning, execution, and continuous improvement efforts across multiple workstreams.
• Present findings, recommendations, and performance updates to leadership and business partners.
• Ensure alignment with healthcare quality standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Brooksource is seeking a Healthcare Data Analyst II for a contract-to-hire position in Birmingham, AL. You will leverage your expertise in data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement, monitor key performance metrics, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance health outcomes and member experience.

You will play a critical role in supporting quality improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with