Analyst - Analytics and Data Science

• Remote, in-office, and hybrid work options within the state of Arizona 

• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including two floating holidays you can use any time you wish 

• Accrued paid time off (up to 16 days per calendar year) 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• 401(k) up to 5% dollar-per-dollar match, 2% non-elective employer contribution 

• Up to 12% annual bonus based on corporate goals and individual performance 

• Eight (8) paid volunteer hours to support our mission of inspiring health 

• Tuition reimbursement for you; scholarship opportunities for your children 

• Employee discounts, gym reimbursement, and wellness programs 

• Treadmill desks, full-service fitness center, onsite cafeterias  

• Ongoing training for employees who wish to grow in their careers, acquire skills, and become managers 

To thrive in this job, you must be able to: 

• Provide accurate, timely and reliable delivery of data, metrics, reporting and analysis in support of multiple strategic goals, mandates, and legislation.  

• Develop processes, write programs and/or create databases using analytic tools to produce accurate and timely completion of analytic solutions. 

• Identify, analyze, interpret, and validate healthcare data metrics, trends, and patterns. 

• Develop and analyze business performance reports (e.g. for claims data, provider data, utilization data) and provide notations of performance deviations and anomalies. 

• Model financial impact analyses for a variety of business initiatives. 

• Interpret, communicate, and present results to all levels of management in consistent and easy-to-understand formats to facilitate fact-based decision-making. 

Mid-Level 

• Serve as an internal analytics consultant to define business questions and transform data and analysis into meaningful and actionable information for a variety of business areas. 

• Perform complex analyses and interpret complex calculations to recommend actions and solutions. 

• Develop financial models needed to accomplish analytic goals. 

• Design and deliver self-service business intelligence tools to internal customers.  

• Deliver business intelligence to clients by applying and demonstrating expertise in the areas of advanced analytics, forecasting, data extrapolation, and predictive modeling. 

• Train and mentor other analysts. 

Senior-Level 

• Drive and implement complex and critical analytic initiatives with minimal oversight.   

• Represent the department when meeting/strategizing with leadership of other areas, practicing situational awareness and balancing the business needs with prioritization of analytics resources. 

• Review results post-implementation to ensure projections are realized and recommend modifications as applicable. 

• Incorporate strategic planning in all areas of responsibility, collaborating with internal business partners to define and execute strategy or direction. 

• Participate in leading overall strategic direction and execution of data, analytical and reporting capabilities, tools, outputs, insights and business/clinical interpretation and advisory services. 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Intermediate PC proficiency, including spreadsheet, database, flow charting, networking, and word processing software 

• Advanced skills in mathematics and statistics  

• Intermediate skill with SAS/SQL programming  

• Advanced understanding of data management principles (mid/senior level) 

• Proficiency in SAS Enterprise Business Intelligence software (mid/senior level) 

• Intermediate skill with data visualization tools, such as Tableau (mid/senior level) 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, business, or related field of study  

• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis using analytic tools and processes  

• For mid- and senior-level roles: 3-5 years of experience working for a healthcare organization/health insurer in data analysis using analytic tools, processes, and advanced SAS procedures and/or data mining