Senior Data Analyst – Healthcare Analytics (Remote)

Job description: We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst with strong healthcare and pharmacy analytics experience to support data-driven initiatives focused on medication adherence, pharmacy quality, and value-based care performance. This role requires a hands-on analyst who can work with complex healthcare datasets, build meaningful dashboards, and translate analytics into actionable insights for clinical and operational stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Analyze and integrate large-scale healthcare datasets including claims, membership, provider, pharmacy, and utilization data • Write and optimize complex SQL and SAS queries for recurring and ad hoc analytics • Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and performance reports for clinical, quality, and operational leadership • Perform trend analysis and root cause investigations related to medication adherence, pharmacy quality measures, utilization, and care delays • Identify performance gaps, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities • Translate analytical findings into clear, executive-ready storytelling • Support ad hoc analytical projects as business needs arise • Collaborate with IT and data teams to enhance data integration and reporting workflows • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and regulatory reporting requirements • Support initiatives related to value-based care, quality programs, and accreditation Required Skills & Qualifications (Must Have) • 5+ years of strong hands-on experience with SQL and SAS • 3–4 years of strong experience with Tableau (dashboard development and data storytelling) • 3–4 years of healthcare analytics experience, with direct exposure to: • Pharmacy analytics and medication adherence • Health plan or managed care environments • Familiarity with pharmacy quality measures and adherence metrics (must have) • Exposure to value-based care analytics (must have) • Proven experience working with large, complex healthcare datasets • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Bachelor’s degree (required) Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with Python • Experience with Power BI WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a remote setting with no unusual hazards. The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum education, experience, skills, knowledge and ability levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued, and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract. Job Type: 6-month Contract (with the possibility of extension) Work Location: Remote Pay: $50.00 per hour Application Question(s): • Which pharmacy quality or medication adherence measures have you worked with (e.g., PDC, CMS Star measures)? Briefly describe how you used them. • How many years of experience do you have building Tableau dashboards, and who were the primary audiences (clinical, quality, operations, executives)? • How long have you had exposure to value-based care analytics? • How many years of work experience do you have with Tableau? • Do you have experience with CMS, Star Ratings, HEDIS, Medicare Part D or pharmacy claims? • Have you worked directly with pharmacy analytics and medication adherence metrics (e.g., PDC, adherence rates, pharmacy quality measures)? Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • SQL and SAS : 3 years (Required) Work Location: Remote