Data Analyst

WPS—A health solutions company • Fitchburg, WI

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, processing and analyzing data to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. The role serves the division through statistical data analysis, identification of existing issues, and supporting divisional strategies of process and technology innovation and profitable growth to ensure continued quality improvement and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. This includes analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing claims, clinical, and/or operational data from various sources and recommending best approaches for intervention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) or more years of experience querying, reshaping, and visualizing data and systems.
• Proficient with business intelligence/analytical tools and programming languages (e.g. R, Python, SAP Business Objects, SQL, Power BI, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Ability to interpret analytic results and create summarizations for presentations.
• Proficient with MS O365 applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Basic understanding of health insurance systems and the claims processing workflow.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, or healthcare claims preferred.
• Experience in a clinical or business data analytics role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and deploy models, reports, and analyses.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and recommend analytical approaches.
• Analyze data trends to identify patterns, outliers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in and/or lead projects to ensure requests are completed efficiently and accurately in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assist in ad hoc data requests for operational areas and their Medicare contract requirements, as necessary.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement changes to existing processes.
• Research, recommend, and master new industry analytical techniques and business intelligence tools.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with company and industry standards.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid work options available
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)
• Competitive paid time off
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level