Lead Analyst - Health Economics & Performance Optimization

Mercy Co; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Health Economics & Performance Optimization Lead Analyst to turn complex healthcare data into actionable insights that improve performance, operations, and patient care. The role leads analytical initiatives across Mercy, partnering with clinical, operational, technical, and external stakeholders to develop solutions that drive measurable improvement.

The Lead Analyst also helps take analytical solutions from concept through implementation, serving as a subject matter expert

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, economics, health management, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Eight years of relevant technical, business, clinical, or analytical experience.
• Epic data model certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Certification in Mercy's health economics platform within six months of hire.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced experience developing BI solutions using Power BI or Tableau.
• Advanced proficiency with programming/analytic languages such as SQL, SAS, or R.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for clinical and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across technical, clinical, and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical initiatives supporting primary and value-based care across Mercy.
• Turn complex healthcare data into actionable insights to improve performance, operations, and patient care.
• Partner with clinical, operational, technical, and external stakeholders to develop solutions that drive measurable improvement.
• Take analytical solutions from concept through implementation as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Finance/Economics/Health management or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

SAS

R

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Health Economics & Performance Optimization Lead Analyst turns complex healthcare data into actionable insights that improve performance, operations, and patient care. This role leads analytical initiatives supporting primary care and value-based care across Mercy, partnering with clinical, operational, technical, and external stakeholders to develop solutions that drive measurable improvement.

The Lead Analyst also helps take analytical solutions from concept through implementation, serving as a subject matter expert and trusted resource after solutions are launched.

Position Details:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, economics, health management, or a related field, specialized training, or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Eight years of relevant technical, business, clinical, or analytical experience.

Certifications

• Epic data model certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.


• Certification in Mercy's health economics platform within six months of hire.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.


• Advanced experience developing business intelligence solutions using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.


• Advanced proficiency with programming and analytical languages such as SQL, SAS, or R.


• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations for clinical and business stakeholders.


• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across technical, clinical, and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.


• Health or medical economics experience.


• Experience within a clinical, patient care, healthcare technology, or payer environment.


• Knowledge of HEDIS.


• Understanding of major U.S. healthcare coverage models, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, as well as Medicare Advantage, HMOs, and PPOs.

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of healthcare analytics, operations, and patient care. The Lead Analyst goes beyond reporting what the data shows by helping stakeholders understand what it means, identifying opportunities for improvement, and building analytical solutions that help teams take action.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.