Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics - SQL/Payment Integrity - Remote

Molina Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 59,810 - 129,589; Full time

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to generate insights from complex data and support strategic decisions. You will design reporting, analytics, and data solutions across claims, utilization, and financial data, partnering with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure data quality.

Responsibilities include building dashboards, translating business needs into analytics, and leading data projects while prioritizing delivery and standardization. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years in data analysis, reporting, or analytics.
• Strong SQL, relational databases, and Excel skills.
• Experience with SSRS or similar reporting tools.
• Ability to handle complex datasets and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyses complex datasets from multiple sources to identify trends and insights.
• Designs, develops, and maintains reports, dashboards, and data solutions using SQL, Excel, and SSRS.
• Translates business needs into reporting requirements and delivers actionable insights.
• Performs healthcare data analysis including claims, utilization, and cost data.
• Develops data processes for extraction, transformation, validation, and integration.
• Ensures data quality and correctness through QA and validation.
• Creates forecasts, models, and recommendations based on statistical analysis.
• Leads or supports projects with timeline management and deliverables.
• Documents methodologies and reporting processes.
• Identifies process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Presents findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Supports regulatory, audit, and ad-hoc data requests as needed.

Skills

SQL

SSRS

Excel

Data Analysis

Data Governance

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field

Tools

SSRS

Job description

Job Summary

Provides senior level analysis for complex data to generate insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making. This role designs and delivers reporting, analytics, and data solutions across business and healthcare domains, including claims, utilization, and financial data. Partners with stakeholders to define requirements, develops scalable reporting and data processes, and applies advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and drive business performance. This role may lead projects, ensure data quality, and contribute to process improvements and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes complex datasets from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.
• Designs, develops, and maintains reports, dashboards, and data solutions using tools such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Microsoft Excel, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Translates business needs into reporting and analytical requirements; partners with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
• Performs healthcare data analysis, including claims, pharmacy, lab, utilization, and cost data.
• Develops and maintains data processes for extraction, transformation, validation, and integration.
• Ensures data accuracy, integrity, and consistency through quality assurance and validation processes.
• Creates forecasts, models, and recommendations based on statistical analysis and business context.
• Leads or supports projects, including timeline management, requirements gathering, and deliverable execution.
• Documents methodologies, reporting processes, and business requirements.
• Identifies and drives process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities.
• Presents findings and recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Supports regulatory, audit, and ad‑hoc data requests as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or analytics, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong experience with Structured Query Language (SQL), relational databases, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar).
• Experience working with complex datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on deadlines.
• Advanced Data Analysis & Critical Thinking.
• Data Quality & Governance.
• Stakeholder Communication & Influence.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare analytics (e.g., claims, utilization, cost containment, medical economics).
• Experience with business intelligence (BI) tools and data visualization platforms.
• Knowledge of statistical methods, predictive modeling, or forecasting techniques.
• Experience leading projects or mentoring junior analysts.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and healthcare industry requirements.

Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $59,810 – $129,589 / ANNUAL

• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.