Data Analyst (Medicaid and Healthcare Analytics)

Data Analyst – Healthcare & Medicaid Analytics 💼 3 YEAR Contract | Hybrid/Remote Flexibility | W2 Only Overview: We’re seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making for large-scale healthcare programs. This role focuses on transforming complex Medicaid and healthcare data into actionable insights that improve program performance, compliance, and strategic outcomes. You’ll work across analytics, reporting, and data visualization—helping leadership and program teams make informed, data-backed decisions. Key Responsibilities: • Analyze Medicaid claims, eligibility, provider, and encounter data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for program improvement. • Support program evaluation, policy analysis, and operational decision-making through data insights. • Design and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI or Tableau, presenting data in a clear and actionable format. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to define data requirements, ensure data accuracy, and deliver tailored analytics solutions. • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and data governance standards, maintaining transparency and reproducibility in methodologies and documentation. • Develop and validate data extracts for federal and state reporting requirements, including CMS submissions and performance metrics. • Support audits, special projects, and reporting initiatives, ensuring data quality and consistency across deliverables. • Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation for recurring reports, data pipelines, and analytics logic. • Apply machine learning methods where appropriate to improve forecasting and risk stratification models. Required Skills & Experience: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably in healthcare or Medicaid environments. • Strong proficiency in SQL and SAS; working knowledge of Python for data manipulation and automation. • 3+ years of experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to create impactful dashboards and visualizations. • Solid understanding of healthcare and claims-based data, including data integration and validation best practices. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with state or federal healthcare programs. • Knowledge of Medicaid managed care, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or waiver programs. • Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS). • Experience applying machine learning or advanced statistical modeling in healthcare analytics.