Sr data analyst(sql,tableau) - remote

Description: What is the specific title of the position? Senior Data Analyst 100% Telecommute 8:00AM - 5:00PM (CST)

Responsibilities:

• Analyze healthcare-related data to support business decision-making and CMS federal reporting including but not limited to CMS 64/21 reports.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using SQL and other BI tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend technical solutions.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all reports and analyses.
• Perform data profiling and validation to identify data anomalies.
• Document data processes and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and maintain strong communication.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical training as needed.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project and organizational goals.

Required Skills/Attributes:

• 5+ years of healthcare business analysis experience supporting business initiatives through data analysis, writing business requirements and user acceptance testing of various systems.
• 5+ years of SQL development, including performance tuning.
• 3+ years of experience working with State Medicaid and CHIP agencies on CMS federal reporting or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire business domain knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related STEM field.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team collaboration and adaptability.

Preferred Skills/Attributes:

• Experience in developing Adult/Child Core Measures, HEDIS, CHIPRA or similar quality metrics.
• Experience with healthcare-related data systems.
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Ideal Candidate Background: An experienced data analyst with excellent written and verbal communication having significant experience working for a Medicaid state agency (not for a commercial insurance company).

Top Required Skills:

• 5+ years of healthcare business analysis experience supporting business initiatives through data analysis, writing business requirements and user acceptance testing of various systems.
• 5+ years of SQL development, including performance tuning.
• 3+ years of experience working with State Medicaid and CHIP agencies on CMS federal.

Experience that Sets Candidates Apart: Expertise in Adult and Core Set Measure or HEDIS Measure custom coding for a State Medicaid program.