Lead Analyst, Risk Adjustment Analytics

Strive Health; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Time Off & Leave

Wellness & Growth Programs

Financial & Retirement Support

Job summary

A healthcare transformation company in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Lead Analyst, Risk Adjustment Analytics. You will evaluate financial performance and translate complex data into actionable insights. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in risk adjustment analytics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and SQL. This position offers a hybrid work model along with comprehensive benefits, including competitive compensation and retirement support.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in risk adjustment analytics.
• 4+ years analyzing MMR, MOR, MAO-004, and medical claims data.
• 3+ actuarial exams passed.
• Experience with PBI, Redshift, dbt docs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate RA performance data into clear financial insights.
• Analyze CMS data to identify operational efficiency opportunities.
• Enable data-driven decisions linking operational performance to outcomes.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Power BI

Redshift

Job description

What We Strive For
At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high‑touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at‑risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid‑Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in‑person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer‑paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance‑based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Lead Analyst, Risk Adjustment Analytics to join our high‑performing, insights‑driven team. You will play a critical role in evaluating financial performance, uncovering areas of opportunity, and translating complex data into actionable strategies. Your work will directly influence how Strive supports patients, clinicians, and markets in achieving both clinical and financial success.

Essential Functions

• Translate RA performance data into clear financial insights (i.e., revenue impact, payment accuracy, ROI, forecasting).
• Analyze CMS data to identify areas of opportunity to increase operational efficiency.
• Interpret trends, model scenarios, and assess program and policy impacts.
• Enable data‑driven decisions by linking operational performance to enterprise financial outcomes.
• Perform end‑to‑end reconciliation from submissions to CMS acceptance, RAF leakage, and implement controls.
• Develop business cases to assess opportunity, determine target metrics, and provide data‑driven insights to support investment decisions (i.e., staffing, tech, etc.).
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior leadership, illustrating the findings and implications of analyses conducted.

Who You Are

• A highly analytical problem‑solver with a strong sense of ownership and intellectual curiosity.
• Able to manage a high volume of recurring and ad‑hoc deliverables without compromising quality.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and bringing structure to complex problems.
• An exceptional communicator who can translate technical findings into actionable business recommendations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in risk adjustment analytics.
• 4+ years of experience analyzing MMR, MOR, MAO‑004 and medical claims data.
• 3+ actuarial exams passed.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL.
• Experience with PBI, Redshift, dbt docs is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or health‑related field (e.g., Economics, Public Health, Statistics, Health Services Research, Math, Finance).

Annual Salary Range: $99,000 – $124,000

Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means.