Lead Data Analyst - Medical Data

NCCI; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site café

Fitness center

Game room

Employee events

Job summary

NCCI, headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, seeks a Lead Data Analyst – Medical Data to guide collection, quality, and analysis of complex medical data powering industry research and reports.

The role emphasizes data standards, process improvements, and stakeholder collaboration in a flexible hybrid environment. Local candidates near Boca Raton are preferred; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
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Responsibilities

• Lead Data Quality & Operational Excellence.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

IDMA certifications

Tools

SQL/PL-SQL

Excel

Job description

Team & Pay Type

TEAM: DATA RESOURCES

PAY TYPE: SALARY

Job Overview

NCCI is the nation's trusted source for workers compensation information, analytics, and insights. Every day, our work helps insurers, regulators, employers, and policymakers make informed decisions that impact millions of workers across the country.

We're seeking a Lead Data Analyst – Medical Data to play a critical role in guiding the collection, quality, and analysis of complex medical data that powers industry‑leading research, reporting, and data products. If you're passionate about data quality, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and solving complex business challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a talented and supportive team. This position will work in a flexible‑hybrid environment. The preferred candidate would be local within a commutable distance to our Boca Raton, FL headquarters. NOTE: NCCI will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Data Quality & Operational Excellence
• Coordinate team activities and priorities to ensure operational goals and service commitments are achieved
• Oversee data collection, validation, and quality assurance processes for medical data assets
• Identify process gaps, root causes, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Develop and implement new workflows, procedures, and business solutions to meet evolving industry needs
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, acting as the primary resource for complex medical data questions and issue resolution
• Provide guidance on data standards, data structures, reporting, and data management practices
• Partner with business and technical teams to resolve data issues impacting multiple systems, databases, and data providers
• Create detailed business requirements to support system enhancements and process improvements
• Build strong relationships with external data providers, independent rating bureaus, and regulatory agencies
• Lead industry communications, training programs, presentations, and technical discussions
• Develop and maintain clear documentation, team procedures, and operational standards
• Prepare reports, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders
• Support team success by reviewing work for quality and consistency while coaching team members on complex issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams
• Support change management efforts involving new systems, processes, and technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or additional related work experience
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, business operations, or data management within financial services, healthcare, insurance, or similar analytical environments
• 3+ years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Analyzing and reporting data using Microsoft Excel
• Strong ability to investigate and resolve complex data issues, analyze trends and identify root causes, develop new processes and operational workflows, translate business needs into system and data requirements, mentor multiple team members, and lead across teams to coordinate priorities and achieve shared objectives
• Advanced communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency with SQL, PL/SQL, or similar relational database query tools and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Insurance, claims, healthcare, or financial data experience
• Workers’ Compensation industry data and processes knowledge
• Experience with data extraction, testing, or validation tools
• Experience developing reports for data analysis
• Experience with business requirements gathering and systems implementation projects
• Insurance Data Management Association (IDMA) certifications

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package and total rewards program

Culture & Environment

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Recognition of individual contributions and shared successes
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• On-site café and coffee shop
• Fitness center
• Game room
• Employee events and activities
• Company sports leagues

Location

Boca Raton Headquarters