Healthcare Data Analyst (Medicaid Finance & Policy)

Overview

This role provides analytical support for healthcare-related provider payment transformation engagements. Typical work includes reimbursement methodology design, rate setting, and program funding strategies across provider types such as hospital, physician and other practitioners, nursing facilities, behavioral health, and home and community-based services. Related experience in healthcare is required.

Responsibilities

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

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 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), including experience with formulas/tools such as:
  • 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 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

Location

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

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

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

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: $68,080 - $109,020
• All other locations: $59,200 - $94,800

A combination of factors will be considered, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, and certifications.

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) (full-time employees accrue 15 days per year; less than full-time employees accrue on a prorated basis; PTO begins accruing on the first day of work)
• Holidays (minimum of 10 observed holidays per year)
• Family Building Benefits (adoption and fertility assistance)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 11 weeks for eligible employees)
• Life Insurance & AD&D (100% of premiums covered)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (fully paid)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

No recruiters please.