Healthcare Analyst III - Trend Analytics

Medica•Madison, WI

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for. We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued. The Healthcare Analyst III is a strategic analytics partner within Medica's Trend Analytics team, supporting a single Line of Business (LOB). This role is responsible for connecting financial performance to actionable analytics and identifying opportunities to reduce medical expenses. The ideal candidate brings intense curiosity, strong analytical acumen, and consultative communication skills to influence decision-making and drive affordability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
5 years of work experience beyond degree

Nice To Haves

Advanced working knowledge of healthcare analytics, affordability metrics, and medical/pharmacy data trends
Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and statistical methods
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python, R) and Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated ability to extract, evaluate, and interpret complex data sets with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
Experience working both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Ability to function as a subject matter expert and mentor to other staff

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert on healthcare analytics, providing advanced guidance on the interpretation and application of complex medical and pharmacy data
Translate financial performance into actionable insights that inform business decisions and strategic initiatives
Lead the development of analytic frameworks that support business strategies, affordability initiatives, and operational performance improvement
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business questions into analytic approaches aligned with strategic goals
Explore data with curiosity and rigor to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities
Serve as a key liaison between analytics and business teams, ensuring that insights are actionable, relevant, and integrated into decision-making processes
Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting and analytic outputs
Respond to ad hoc analysis requests with timely, accurate, and insightful deliverables
Support internal teams with data interpretation, metric development, and performance tracking
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the broader business
Present findings to executive leaders, tailoring insights to strategic priorities
Employ best practices in storytelling and visualization to drive engagement and understanding