Epic Analyst III – Business Intelligence Developer (BID)

DaVita Kidney Care • Ops, ND

1d • $78,000 - $119,000

About The Position

The Epic Analyst III – Business Intelligence Developer (BID) is a data and analytics specialist responsible for delivering high-value insights, metrics, and data models within DaVita’s Epic ecosystem. Unlike a traditional application analyst, the BID’s primary outputs are quantitative models, regulatory metrics, and strategic insights rather than primarily focusing on front-end system configuration. This role drives the analytics strategy for the Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) program, enabling clinical and operational leadership to monitor Value-Based Care (VBC) performance. The BID serves as the bridge between raw and business decisions, translating complex questions about population health, such as attribution logic, CKCC quality measures, and risk stratification, into trust, actionable intelligence.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Healthcare Informatics, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of healthcare IT or data analytics experience.
• Dual-Path Qualification: We value both technical tool mastery and deep domain fluency. Candidates should demonstrate strength in at least one of the following, with an aptitude to learn the other: Technical Track: Proven expertise with Epic Cogito tools (Clarity, Caboodle, SlicerDicer) and SQL. Analytics/Domain Track: Advanced SQL and data modeling skills with deep operational knowledge of Population Health, Value-Based Care (CKCC), or Ambulatory Quality programs.
• Note: For candidates with strong general healthcare analytics backgrounds, we provide ramp-up support to learn specific Epic table structures.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with non-technical end users and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Epic Certification: Current Epic certification (Cogito, Clarity, Caboodle) is preferred but not required at hire.
• Equivalency: Demonstrated expertise in advanced SQL, healthcare analytics, or Tableau/PowerBI development may be considered equivalent to prior Cogito certification during the hiring process.
• Requirement: If not currently certified, the candidate must be willing and able to obtain Epic certification within a specified timeframe (e.g., 3 months) of hire.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to [20%] to support implementation, site visits, or training (e.g., trips to Epic headquarters in Verona, WI).
• Schedule: Standard business hours, with flexibility required for go-live support and system upgrades.
• Language Skills: Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• ADA/Reasonable Accommodations: DaVita provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Physical and/or Mental functions of a position.
• Visual: Vision adequate to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of position.
• Physical Demands: Physical requirements can vary. These must be reviewed with management. However, in general, the position requires the following activities: Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a max of 50 lbs unassisted and able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions. Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals.

Nice To Haves

• Current Epic certification (Cogito, Clarity, Caboodle) is preferred but not required at hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced SQL, healthcare analytics, or Tableau/PowerBI development may be considered equivalent to prior Cogito certification during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Agile Data Delivery & Analytics Strategy: Partner with the Product Manager, Designers, and other stakeholders to validate data feasibility early in the design process. Ensure that proposed metrics have reliable data sources and that user stories meet the model before development begins.
• Metric Ownership & Definition: Own the strategic definition, validation, and governance of key performance indicators (KPIs). You are responsible for the logic behind the metric (e.g., "What defines a completed assessment?"), ensuring it aligns with regulatory standards and business goals before any build begins.
• System Design & Build: Configure and maintain Cogito analytics tools. While expertise in Reporting Workbench, Radar, and SlicerDicer is central to the role, the focus is on creating high-impact visualizations and data models rather than volume reporting.
• Data Storytelling & Synthesis: Go beyond "pulling data" to provide context. Synthesize complex datasets into clear narratives that explain trends, outliers, and performance drivers to non-technical executive stakeholders.
• Governance & Standards Authority: Enforce data governance standards across the organization. This includes acting as a gatekeeper for the Analytics Catalog, approving metric definitions, and escalating discrepancies to ensure a "Single Source of Truth."
• Population Health & Regulatory Accountability: Ensure the absolute accuracy of analytics tied to regulatory submissions (e.g., NCQA, CMS) and value-based contracts. Design content that tracks CKCC quality measures, risk scores, and care gap closures with audit-ready precision.
• Self-Service Analytics Governance: Empower the organization while maintaining control. Responsible for certifying shared metrics, designing user education strategies, and approving enterprise-level SlicerDicer models to ensure responsible self-service data consumption.
• Integration Logic & Validation: Partner with integration teams on external data sources (payer claims, HIE data). The BID is responsible for designing the data mapping logic and validating the clinical accuracy of ingested data, while the integration engineers manage the technical pipelines.
• Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot and resolve complex data failures, identifying root causes in SQL logic or underlying data models.

Benefits

• More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most.
• Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees