Health Data Analytics Consultant

About the position Responsibilities • Perform a broad range of quantitative analysis to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of Medicare and Medicaid payment models • Support the development of payment calculations, conduct financial and trend analysis, calculate quality metrics, and perform fast-paced ad-hoc analysis to quickly address client needs • Work with clients to verify analysis parameters and specifications • Utilize machine learning, econometrics/statistics, predictive modeling, return-on-investment analysis, simulation, and data visualization methods to support the development of health policy • Efficiently query large databases of healthcare claims and eligibility data • Write detailed specifications and documentation of data processing and analytical steps • Write effective and efficient code both independently and under the guidance of project managers using best practice quality control procedures • Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks • Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of project teams • Prepare data and information for internal as well as external use, contribute to reports, and assist with project coordination tasks Requirements • 4+ years of experience in health/analytics related field • 4+ years of experience using SAS, R, Python, or SQL in a research, consulting, or business environment • Experience working with healthcare claims and enrollment data in large data warehouse environments • Experience in preparing data and information and contributing to reports and presentations • Familiarity with healthcare data/payment concepts (e.g., claims data structure/contents, claim types, payment concepts) • Proven excellent oral and written communication skills, solid interpersonal skills, and a focus on meeting deadlines Nice-to-haves • Academic coursework in statistics, econometric modeling, or other comparable coursework • SAS certification • Experience conducting statistical analysis to inform health policy • Experience with databases having complex structures and relationships, such as the Integrated Data Repository or Chronic Conditions Warehouse • Experience managing and analyzing large datasets using SAS grid and other parallel processing techniques • Experience with other software such as Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VBA) • Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid payment methodologies Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job Apply To this Job