Senior Data Analyst

Description: 
Dept: Business Analytics & Cl 

Engagement Description 
Responsible for leading complex projects and independently executing analyses that support the healthcare value portfolio. 
Translates technical results into answers for healthcare business needs and applies a strong understanding of healthcare industry when creating those solutions. 
Partners effectively outside of the business team to execute work. 
Works closely with team members to fully understand the business question and source associated data required for a solution. 
Executes work efficiently, bringing forward process enhancements with a continuous improvement mindset. 

Top 3 Required Skills/Experience 
Minimum 6 years experience in Advanced Data Analytics. 
Proficient in advanced functions in SQL. 
Advanced understanding of data warehousing and data mining concepts such as: DataMart design, fact tables, dimension tables, data views within data marts/data warehouses, data models such as star schemas and snowflake schemas. 

Required Skills/Experience The rest of the required skills/experience. Include: 
Ability to recognize data patterns, quantify potential issues and identify solutions. 
Ability to standardize, harmonize, clean, prepare and use data for developing datasets, reporting and analysis. 
Ability to perform root cause analysis on external and internal processes and data to identify opportunities for improvement and answer questions 
Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements. 
Conduct data gathering and analysis to understand business requirements. Provide direction for short and long-term solutions and provide the team direction to ensure understanding of business goals and direction. Provide input from a business and IT perspective. 

Preferred Skills/Experience Optional but preferred skills/experience. Include: 
Healthcare Experience 
Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, and scripting languages: Python or Scala 
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft tools and software (i.e., Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint) 
Display innovation in identifying, proposing, and overseeing the execution of business solutions. 
Written and verbal communication skills interpersonal skills. 
Ability to work independently, or within a team environment. 


Education/Certifications Include: 
Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, Healthcare Information Technology or similar degree required. Masters Degree preferred. 

Works closely with clients, business analysts and team members to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. 
These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and are in compliance with the organization's architectural standards. 
Application Developers are involved in the full systems life cycle and therefore are responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities beyond development of software may include participation in component and data architecture design, technology planning, product evaluation, advanced testing processes and buy vs. build recommendations. Individuals also provide input to project plans related to the Application Development initiative. 
Application Developers have a strong knowledge of programming languages used by the organization. They have experience in systems design and have a solid understanding of development, database development, testing, and integration methodologies. Knowledge of current and emerging IT products, services and processes is required. 

Work Complexity 
Works on major projects as a project team member, sometimes as a project lead. 
Works on projects that may span a broad range of applications. 
Supports multiple applications. 
Expertise in multiple technical environments and possesses business knowledge that spans one or more business areas. 

Education/ Experience 
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. 
5 years of application programming and analysis experience required. 
Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards. 
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements, and develop alternate solutions. 
Experience designing, developing and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies.