Data Analyst - Primarily remote, local to PA

Title: Data Analyst - Primarily remote, local to PA

Location: Harrisburg, PA, United States

Length: Long term

Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

*** Very long term project; Long term usually goes for 3+ years*** Webcam interview *** Primarily Remote***

** Candidates must reside in Pennsylvania **

Job Description:

OBJECTIVES OF ENGAGEMENT

This contract position reports to the Metrics and Analytics Section Chief. The Functional Architect provides analytical support for the Office of Long Term Living’s programs. This position will assist in the collection, preparation, validation and distribution of data to various requesting stakeholders. The position will also lead in the design of standard operating procedures (SOP), process flow diagrams and the tracking of all outgoing data requests.

RESOURCES

OLTL shall provide office space within its office at OLTL, in the Forum Place Building, Harrisburg, PA. In addition, OLTL will supply all necessary hardware, software, network connection, phone and fax for daily use as needed to complete assigned work items. This position is telework eligible.

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

Specific work items for the contractor are:

Determines and documents requirements for diagnosis level reporting

Follows current process and continuously improves data reporting based on quality standards

Provides expertise for defining functional architecture and infrastructure, using LEAN principles

Lead analyst in the oversight and tracking of data requests by using the existing data governance structure

Lead analyst in the design of SOP and process flow diagrams for effective cross training and knowledge transfer

Provide succinct analysis in addition to providing data charts and graphs

Support the Program Development and Innovation section on special studies and research requested by DHS or OLTL bureaus

Provide innovative ways to use existing data to improve program outcomes and efficiencies, including predictive analytics and business intelligence

Collaborate and build relations with program and policy staff

Assist in the development and support of monitoring OLTL’s program performances

Participate and recommend specifications for new program performance measures

Assist in the development and data dashboards and other data visualizations

Maintain project documentation and work plans

Create executive level reports and presentations

Provide support in other projects as assigned by the Section Chief or above level management

Attend meetings as assigned by the Section Chief or above level management

CONTRACTOR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare industry experience, preferably with a health plan, a pharmacy, or health tech environment.

A working knowledge of healthcare operations to include: enrollment, claims, customer service and appeals.

Demonstrated project management experience.

Applied analytical skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, including Access, Excel, power point and word.

Proven ability to lead a team and successfully complete assignments.

Ability to extract data from various data sources and warehouses.

Ability to create executive level presentations.

Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare

Proficiency in SAS

Proficiency in SQL

Experience in Healthcare Quality measures, utilization studies, and Healthcare analyticRequired Skills

Bachelors Degree

Data collection, preparation, validation and distribution 4 Years

Applied data analytical skills 4 Years

Extraction of data from various data sources and warehouses. 4 Years

Data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) 4 Years

Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, including Access, Excel, power point and word 4 Years

Proficiency in SQL 4 Years

Experience creating executive level presentations. 2 Years

Proven ability to lead a team and successfully complete assignments. 2 Years

Healthcare industry experience, preferably with a health plan, a pharmacy, or health tech environment.

Working knowledge of healthcare operations to include: enrollment, claims, customer service and appeals.

Highly desired

Experience in Healthcare Quality measures, utilization studies, and Healthcare analytics

Proficiency in SAS

Working knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare