Research Analyst (Healthcare Finance Sales)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Research Analyst (Healthcare Finance Sales) to support the Sales team within its National Medicaid Financing practice. This role involves researching hospitals, physicians, and state Medicaid environments and translating findings into reports that help sales staff and leadership identify promising Medicaid financing opportunities and prospective clients.

This position is highly visible, produces research outputs for senior leadership with limited supervision, and requires cross-functional collaboration to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Research & Analysis:
  • Research and analyze Medicaid financing programs and provider financial data from multiple sources, including cost reports and state budget information.
  • Build profiles of hospitals, physicians, and state environments that identify where Medicaid financing opportunities exist.
• Sales Team Reporting:
  • Create custom, usable reports for Sales team staff and leadership to guide prospect identification and pursuit.
  • Coordinate with colleagues across functions to confirm technical accuracy and deliver reports on time.
• Research Standards:
  • Establish and maintain standards for research work products, including research procedures and templates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health policy, health care finance, health administration, or a related discipline (required).
• Education/Experience combination:
  • 3–4 years of professional experience in Medicaid, health care, and/or human services, or
  • 1–2 years of experience combined with relevant advanced education.
  • An exceptional candidate with relevant advanced education and no professional experience may be considered.
• Strong math and Excel skills are required alongside healthcare experience.
• Experience developing research work products independently for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); advanced Excel required to import, organize, and analyze large data sets.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, or ability to learn it quickly.
• Knowledge/experience with SharePoint and other Microsoft products is useful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance analysis experience.
• Knowledge of the state health care landscape, including Medicaid, state health and human services agencies, public health, health insurance, or managed care.
• Background in an academic program or other accelerated learning environment involving health care research and intelligence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $65,400/year in the lowest geographic market range to up to $90,000/year.
• Final pay will depend on factors including type and years of experience, type of industry experience, education, and market location. Typically, candidates are not hired near the top of the range.
• Annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP): may range up to 7% of annual salary.

Benefits (eligibility based on plan documents and requirements):

• Group healthcare plans offering medical, dental, and vision.
• Insurance plans offering short term disability, long term disability, and basic life.
• Eligibility to enroll in a 401k plan (if requirements are met).
• Flexible Time Off.
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Paid time off for qualifying medical leave.
• Up to 12 weeks of combined paid parental and bonding leave.

Location

United States.

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The employer does not sponsor employment visas at this time.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• Self-starter who can manage ambiguous tasks and objectives using sound judgment.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize public information on Medicaid and other healthcare programs (including cost reports and state budget information).
• Clear written and oral communication, including concise summaries of technical material.
• Ability to manage complex projects autonomously, including project management skills (time management, task delegation, and PM tools).
• Ability to communicate across functions to close knowledge gaps and keep work accurate and timely.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; coordinate work of others as needed.

Additional Information

• Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer.
• Maintains a Drug-Free workplace.