Healthcare Data Analyst (Medicaid Finance & Policy)

Overview

This role provides analytical support for healthcare-related provider payment transformation engagements. Work typically focuses on reimbursement methodology design, rate setting, and program funding strategies for provider services, including:

• Hospital
• Physician and other practitioner
• Nursing facility
• Behavioral health
• Home and community-based services

Related healthcare experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze healthcare data, including:
  • Claims datasets covering hospital, physician, and other medical services
  • Service-related trend data
  • Provider cost data
  • Other publicly available data (including sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))
• Design, develop, and use data models
• Review, evaluate, and summarize data model output
• Assist with Medicaid policy research and analysis
• Draft technical documentation of work performed, including client reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Support quality control processes by reviewing the work of others

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Minimum of 2 years of experience analyzing large data sets
• Experience using database management and statistical programming tools, including SAS, SQL, or Python
  • Ability to write or learn SAS code without point-and-click user interfaces is required
  • Experience with Python and Databricks is preferred
• Interest and aptitude for performing detail-oriented analytical work
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information and concepts verbally and in writing
• Ability to conduct and summarize research
• Advanced Excel skills required for data analysis (data visualization such as creating PivotTables is not a significant part of this role). Experience may include:
  • SUMIFS
  • INDEX/MATCH combinations
  • Nested IF statements
  • Macro use and development (up to full VBA coding)
• Experience in a healthcare-related field, specifically analyzing Medicaid claims, is required
• Experience providing consulting services to state Medicaid or other health and human services agencies, or other types of public or private healthcare-related entities, is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot code, identify root causes, and resolve issues independently, is required

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

The overall salary range for this role is $59,200 - $109,020.

For candidates residing in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia, the salary range is $68,080 - $109,020.

For all other locations, the salary range is $59,200 - $94,800.

A combination of factors will be considered, including education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision (coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan (includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions)
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO): begins accruing on the first day of work; full-time employees accrue 15 days per year; less-than-full-time employees accrue PTO on a prorated basis
• Holidays: a minimum of 10 observed holidays per year
• Family Building Benefits (includes adoption and fertility assistance)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 11 weeks for employees who meet eligibility criteria)
• Life Insurance & AD&D (100% of premiums covered)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (fully paid)

Location

Remote position. Being located in Seattle or Chicago is a plus.

The job posting is anticipated to close on September 14, 2026.

Work Authorization

Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.