Research Analyst

NRC Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Time Off (MTO)

Parental and emergency leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness program

Professional growth and career dev.

Job summary

NRC Health in Lincoln, NE seeks a Research Analyst to manage multiple projects, develop reporting deliverables, and perform data analysis using SQL, Excel, and statistical software. You will produce standard and custom customer reports and resolve data discrepancies.

The role emphasizes clear communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, applying performance improvement techniques and ensuring high-quality customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Preference in social sciences, applied statistics or other research-oriented field
• Technical background with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and develop reporting deliverables
• Conduct data analysis using SQL, Excel, statistical analysis software and other proprietary tools
• Produce established and recurring custom reports for customers and investigate data discrepancies
• Analyze data and draw conclusions to inform decisions
• Educate internal and external customers on guidelines, background and best practices; communicate statistical knowledge to stakeholders and support performance improvement initiatives

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Tableau

Snowflake

Job description

NRC Health helps healthcare organizations deeply understand the people they serve and turning that “Human Understanding” into meaningful action. At its core, our work is about helping organizations build trust, improve engagement, and advance better outcomes.

Our associates. . .

• Make a Meaningful Difference – Serve with purpose, care, and follow-through.
• Move with Urgency and Precision – Act quickly, thoughtfully, and with discipline.
• Own the Outcome – Measure impact, follow through, and deliver results.
• Win as One Team – Work across boundaries as one team with one culture.
• Build What Healthcare Values – Innovate for the complexity of healthcare.

Why NRC Health?

We know our associates do their best work when they feel supported both personally and professionally. That's why we offer benefits designed to help you thrive:

• My Time Off (MTO), our flexible paid time off program
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and emergency leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness program and financial coaching
• Professional growth and career development opportunities

Who we want

• Are you a dedicated self-starter, capable of managing multiple deadline-driven projects?
• Do you enjoy coordinating efforts with both internal and external contacts?
• Are you a highly self-motivated individual who loves investigating and resolving data discrepancies?
• Do you get excited by the idea of producing established reports and creating custom reports for customers under tight deadlines?
• Are you a team player that operates effectively with peers and contributes to the ongoing strategic initiatives of the organization?

What you will do

As a Research Analyst, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects, developing reporting deliverables and conducting data analysis using SQL, Excel, statistical analysis software, and other proprietary tools. You will produce established and recurring custom reports for customers, as well as investigate and resolves data discrepancies as they arise. You will analyze data and determine conclusions based on your findings. You will ensure exceptional customer experience with internal and external customers by assisting with education on guidelines, background and best practices. Additionally, you have the ability to communicate complex statistical knowledge and processes to stakeholders and assist customers in applying basic performance improvement techniques.

What you need

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Preference in social sciences, applied statistics or other research-oriented field
• Technical background with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Would be nice

• SQL experience is preferred
• Tableau experience is preferred
• Snowflake experience is preferred

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $84,000 annually, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Some of our roles offer performance-based variable compensation. Eligibility and potential payouts vary depending on the role and are tied to performance metrics. If you are hired at NRC Health, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package. For more information on specific benefits, please refer to our Careers Page.

While this position may allow for a work from home environment, candidates must live in the Lincoln, Nebraska and surrounding areas.

In general, NRC Health’s positions are closed within 30 days. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require NRC Health to shorten or extend the application window.

Inclusion & Belonging

At NRC Health, Inclusion & Belonging are essential to our mission as a company devoted to greater Human Understanding. For information about our efforts in this area, please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity policy.