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Data Analyst
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What they do
A Data Analyst develops computer programs to analyze large customer information databases for companies and organizations. Analyzes data to identify patterns and provide information relevant to a particular business, industry or field; analysis may be used for marketing, or to detect fraud in financial transactions, or for research. Develops computer programs to protect confidential customer information.
$72,507 / year median in Louisiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Interface in a collaborative and empowered manner in support of a dynamic, cohesive executive team - inclusive of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Quality and Compliance Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Product Officer and other organizational / departmental leaders.
- Function as a subject matter expert in organizational technology systems and the ways in which data can be derived and utilized to support meaningful insights for national health plans, large corporations, and other stakeholders that effectively meet needs in the level of sophistication and communication required.
- Efficiently and accurately compile large amounts of complex information into organized, auditable source files that feed polished and tested data presentations.
- Communicate with confidence and comfort when asked to speak to or present on data in an informed manner.
- Ability to conduct forensic analytics to determine instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Understand and investigate industry trends, developments, and new mandated services and work directly with applicable contacts to understand the data insights required that will inform meaningful talking points, action plans, and decision making. Minimum Required Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering / analytics, business, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- 1 year of professional experience or relevant coursework with evidence-based sample in meaningful data compilation (ex. presentation file, data / financial model, etc.)
- Advanced Excel, PowerBI, and/or other experience with data visualization tools required.
- Specific data analytics, reporting, and presentation experience, including healthcare data systems (EMR) experience preferred.
- Proactive and investigative developing analytical leader who can visualize and anticipate needs, questions, outcomes, etc.
- Knowledge of Medicaid programs, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), public healthcare policy and compliance, and other healthcare industry specialty preferred.
- Be comfortable in a collaborative, high-production, meaningful-impact environment.
Travel / Work
Requirements- This is not a remote position, in person is required with some hybrid allowed for the right candidate
- Minimal to no travel for work purposes will be needed Compensation