Senior Health Analytics Scientist

Index Analytics LLC; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Index Analytics, LLC is a Baltimore-based firm seeking a Senior Researcher/Analyst to transform Medicaid and CHIP data into actionable insights. You will apply statistical methods, perform data mining, and build predictive models to support CMS business needs.

Responsibilities include producing reports, dashboards, and presentations for diverse stakeholders while working in an agile team. Strong communication and Python/R skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience and at least 4 years of experience designing and conducting research studies.
• Experience applying statistical methods and visualization techniques to support data-driven decision making.
• Direct experience performing data analytics using SQL or PySpark is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Medicaid and CHIP data sources to identify patterns and insights for CMS business needs.
• Perform exploratory data analysis using statistical methods and data mining to build predictive models and uncover trends.
• Develop and deliver high-quality reports, ad hoc analyses, and data visualizations grounded in UX best practices.
• Collaborate in an agile environment with data analysts, scientists, and clients to define analytical requirements and solutions.
• Lead development of analytic products from pilot studies to dashboards requiring research and validation.
• Prepare technical deliverables for clients and scientific audiences in clear, compelling formats.
• Integrate qualitative design research with exploratory data analysis to support better health policy outcomes.

Skills

Statistics

Data visualization

SQL

PySpark

Python

R

Text analytics

NLP

Data mining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TAF data

CMS-416T reports

DQ Atlas or Scorecard

Job description

Index Analytics, LLC is a Baltimore-based firm seeking a Senior Researcher/Analyst to transform Medicaid and CHIP data into actionable insights. You will apply statistical methods, perform data mining, and build predictive models to support CMS business needs.

Responsibilities include producing reports, dashboards, and presentations for diverse stakeholders while working in an agile team. Strong communication and Python/R skills are essential.