Healthcare Analyst IV

Health insurance that's with you, every step of the way.•Minnetonka, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Medica’s Lead Analyst, Healthcare Analytics provides reporting and analytical support to strategic employer group partners. The role serves as a subject matter expert in healthcare claims, cost and utilization analytics, population health, and employer reporting. The analyst combines deep technical expertise with business acumen to deliver actionable insights that inform decisions and drive value for employer group clients and internal stakeholders. The position requires advanced analytical skills, extensive experience with medical and pharmacy claims data, and the ability to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences. This is an office role requiring onsite work an average of three days per week. Candidates may be located near Medica’s offices in Minnetonka, Minnesota, or Madison, Wisconsin. Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and work eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare analytics, mathematics, statistics, or an analytics-related field.
At least 7 years of experience in healthcare analytics, business intelligence, or healthcare reporting.
At least 5 years of experience using SQL, SAS, or Snowflake programming.
Experience working with healthcare claims, eligibility, provider, and utilization data.
Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikSense.
Ability to design, evaluate, and interpret complex data sets, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners.
Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare grouping and risk adjustment methodologies such as John Hopkins ACG Grouper, Milliman HCG Grouper, Symmetry ETG Grouper, or similar models.
Ability to present analytical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Prior experience mentoring analysts, leading projects, or serving as a technical lead.
Intellectual curiosity and interest in identifying root causes, uncovering insights, and solving complex business problems.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Perform in-depth analyses for employer group reporting, client consultations, and business initiatives.
Design, develop, and optimize advanced analytical solutions using SQL, Snowflake, SAS, and other healthcare analytics tools.
Build and maintain complex reporting datasets, automated processes, dashboards, and data visualization solutions.
Provide technical guidance to the team on data architecture, analytical methodologies, and best practices.
Partner with business stakeholders to translate reporting and analytical needs into scalable data solutions and actionable insights.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of data across analytical deliverables.
Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and scalability through automation and process enhancements.
Mentor analysts and contribute to the development of the team’s analytical capabilities.