Sr. Workforce Effectiveness Data Analyst – Remote – United States

At Healthfirst Operations, the Senior Strategic Data Analyst plays a vital role in fostering a culture grounded in data-driven decision-making. This position demands a deep knowledge of the health insurance sector and the skill to harness technology and analytics to boost efficiency both within the department and across the wider organization. As a key team member, you will apply advanced data techniques to generate insights that guide essential business decisions and promote successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced analytics tools to deliver actionable insights to department leadership.

• Build and maintain automated analytics reports and dashboards that track key departmental health and performance indicators.

• Develop preventive and detective controls to ensure business processes are timely, accurate, and complete.

• Design, enhance, and test data models and dashboards, carefully managing any downstream impacts from changes to algorithms or analyses.

• Create and implement sophisticated statistical models and predictive algorithms using large datasets.

• Analyze complex data sets to provide recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

• Develop scalable ETL workflows that reliably transfer data from source systems to analytics environments while ensuring data accuracy.

• Conduct thorough statistical evaluations to understand model constraints and improve performance.

• Define and refine performance metrics that measure departmental effectiveness.

• Critically review business operations, pinpointing areas for improvement and backing decisions with solid data evidence.

• Act as a trusted consultant for internal teams by establishing sound methodologies and communicating findings clearly and confidently.

• Analyze premium revenue, remittance statuses, and accounts receivable data while supporting related reporting functions.

• Document and assess departmental processes to enhance operational efficiency and precision.

• Proactively identify and resolve high-impact, strategic issues by detecting patterns and proposing data-driven solutions.

• Present insights derived from large-scale data analyses effectively to diverse stakeholders.

• Collaborate with IT and business partners to develop new algorithms, identify emerging trends, and create innovative solutions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional experience.

• Skilled in scripting and programming languages.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, and Word.

• Strong expertise in SQL and other query tools for data retrieval and analysis.

• Experience working with platforms such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Amazon Redshift.

• Solid understanding of applied statistics, including probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.

• Proven ability to run queries and extract data from large-scale data warehouses.

• Familiarity with advanced audit methodologies and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Informatics, or a related discipline.

• Experience with Python and R for statistical programming and analysis.

• Knowledge of AWS analytics tools such as Redshift, Glue, and SageMaker.

• Strong skills in data visualization tools, particularly Tableau.

• Familiarity with JavaScript and D3.js for interactive data visualization.

• Experience with big data frameworks and tools such as Hadoop, MapReduce, or AWS Kinesis.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make independent, critical decisions.

• Effective time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently.

• Clear and compelling communication skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Understanding of modern machine learning algorithms including clustering, classification, and regression methods.

• Knowledge of healthcare industry operations, products, and strategic considerations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100 – $117,470

• Other Approved Locations: $71,600 – $106,505

Final salary will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, and other considerations Healthfirst deems appropriate.

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions

• Incentive and employee recognition programs

• Life insurance coverage

• Generous paid time off and flexible work options

About Healthfirst

Healthfirst is dedicated to cultivating a data-centric environment and providing competitive compensation and benefits. Joining Healthfirst means working in a dynamic, fast-evolving healthcare setting where complex challenges are met with innovative data solutions that drive meaningful change.

Become a part of our mission to revolutionize healthcare through data and technology!

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