Healthcare Data Analyst (onsite)

Vitaver and Associates • Tallahassee, FL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Healthcare Data Analyst analyzes healthcare data, especially Medicaid and claims-based data, to support program evaluation, policy analysis, and operational decision-making. The role is based 100% at the client’s site in Tallahassee, Florida, with no telecommuting or remote work. Candidates must be able to relocate as required. This is a temporary project estimated to last 12 months, with possible extensions, and is filled through approved staffing partners.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare or Medicaid.
• At least 3 years of experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building dashboards and reports.
• Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Experience with Statistical Analysis System (SAS).
• Experience using Python for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
• Experience with healthcare data, especially Medicaid or claims-based data.
• Experience with HIPAA and state data governance standards.
• Experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) submissions and performance metrics reporting.
• Experience with machine learning methods for forecasting and risk stratification models.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Availability to work 100% onsite at the client’s site in Tallahassee, Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with state or federal healthcare programs.
• Experience with Medicaid managed care, long-term services and supports (LTSS), or waiver programs.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience with advanced statistical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Medicaid claims, eligibility, provider, and encounter data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support program evaluation, policy analysis, and operational decision-making through data insights.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and present findings to stakeholders in a clear, actionable format.
• Work with internal teams, external partners, and leadership to define data needs and deliver solutions.
• Ensure work aligns with HIPAA and state data governance standards, and document methodologies, data sources, and assumptions for transparency and reproducibility.
• Support special projects, audits, and federal reporting initiatives as needed.
• Assist in developing technical documentation for recurring reports, data pipelines, and reporting logic.

What This Job Offers

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