Job Description
This position provides critical support for the quality, validity and integrity of confidential data to use in decision making and organizational efficiency improvement initiatives. The Data Analyst retrieves, analyzes and summarizes business, medical, operations, financial, sales, customer and/or economic data in order to develop competitive and business intelligence, to optimize effectiveness and/or predict business outcomes. Incumbent identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns and prepares ongoing reports and data visualizations in order to support business decisions.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Math, Business, Data Science/Informatics, Actuarial Science, Healthcare Management, or other related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health-related, non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, or healthcare technology-related organization will be considered.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum three (3) years' data analytics experience, which includes data extraction, data manipulation, repository building and data interpretation. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' data analytics experience.
Experience with rational database i.e. SAS, SQL, AQT and MS Windows based query software.
Experience with the application of data management and analysis tools including but not limited to MS Access, SAS, R, S+, SQL, or Cognos preferred.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
Process Information
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Case-Based Reasoning
Problem Solving
Report Creation
Report Processing
Report Presentations
Objectives Oriented
Strategic Approach
Critical Thinking
Organizing
Prioritization
Planning Activities
MySQL
IBM Cognos Impromptu
Mathematical Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Interpersonal Communication
Applied Research
External Communication
Sound Judgment
Decision Making
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Information Collection
Analyze Information
Skills
• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Collaborative Communications
• Critical Reasoning
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Communications
• Cross-Functional Planning
• Data Analysis
• Database Queries
• Data Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• IBM Cognos Impromptu
• Information Interpretation
• Management Techniques
• Mathematical Reasoning
• MySQL Database Administration
• Object Classification
• Problem Sensitivity
• Researching
• Security Awareness
• Sound Judgment
• Strategic Planning
• Written Communication
Responsibilities
• Consults with users or decision makers to identify data sources, required data elements, and/or data validation standards.
• Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed to develop statistics and design methodologies to be used for decision making and new business initiatives.
• Interprets data to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, and suggest areas for process improvement.
• Manages and uses ad-hoc report requests and findings to develop reporting processes.
• Serves on special projects.
Certifications
Security Requirements
This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.
Segregation of Duties
Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.
Employment Type
Regular
ADA Requirements
2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Math, Business, Data Science/Informatics, Actuarial Science, Healthcare Management, or other related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health-related, non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, or healthcare technology-related organization will be considered.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum three (3) years' data analytics experience, which includes data extraction, data manipulation, repository building and data interpretation. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' data analytics experience.
Experience with rational database i.e. SAS, SQL, AQT and MS Windows based query software.
Experience with the application of data management and analysis tools including but not limited to MS Access, SAS, R, S+, SQL, or Cognos preferred.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
Process Information
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Case-Based Reasoning
Problem Solving
Report Creation
Report Processing
Report Presentations
Objectives Oriented
Strategic Approach
Critical Thinking
Organizing
Prioritization
Planning Activities
MySQL
IBM Cognos Impromptu
Mathematical Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Interpersonal Communication
Applied Research
External Communication
Sound Judgment
Decision Making
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Information Collection
Analyze Information
Skills
• Analytical Decision Making
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Collaborative Communications
• Critical Reasoning
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Communications
• Cross-Functional Planning
• Data Analysis
• Database Queries
• Data Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• IBM Cognos Impromptu
• Information Interpretation
• Management Techniques
• Mathematical Reasoning
• MySQL Database Administration
• Object Classification
• Problem Sensitivity
• Researching
• Security Awareness
• Sound Judgment
• Strategic Planning
• Written Communication
Responsibilities
• Consults with users or decision makers to identify data sources, required data elements, and/or data validation standards.
• Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed to develop statistics and design methodologies to be used for decision making and new business initiatives.
• Interprets data to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, and suggest areas for process improvement.
• Manages and uses ad-hoc report requests and findings to develop reporting processes.
• Serves on special projects.
Certifications
Security Requirements
This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.
Segregation of Duties
Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.
Employment Type
Regular
ADA Requirements
2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Data Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Baker offers a professional environment and growth potential.
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