Data Analyst

Data Analyst (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite/week) Duration: 6 months C2H Overview The Data Analyst supports financial and operational decision-making through data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking. Reporting to the Data & Analytics Manager, this role works closely with business and technical teams to deliver insights that improve strategic and operational outcomes across the organization. Responsibilities • Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into reporting and analytics solutions • Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports for financial, clinical, and operational KPIs • Perform data analysis to identify trends, correlations, and actionable insights • Support financial analysis including budget variance tracking and forecasting • Build and maintain reporting solutions using Power BI and IBM Cognos Analytics • Extract, manipulate, and analyze data using SQL across multiple systems • Clean, transform, and validate data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity • Support development of predictive models and advanced analytics initiatives as needed • Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to ensure proper data governance and access controls • Design and promote self-service analytics solutions through interactive dashboards • Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences • Monitor key performance indicators across departments and surface performance insights • Identify process improvements and optimize data workflows and reporting standards • Maintain documentation, reporting logs, and project tracking updates • Stay current with analytics, BI, and data science best practices • Support additional projects as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field • 2+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence • Strong SQL skills for data extraction and analysis • Hands-on experience with Power BI and IBM Cognos Analytics (required) • Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis, and/or forecasting • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail • Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Healthcare or health plan experience preferred