Lead Analyst, Healthcare Analytics

Medica•Madison, WI

7d•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. Medica’s Lead Analyst, Healthcare Analytics provides reporting and analytical support to our Value-Based & Provider partners. Our Lead Healthcare Analyst will work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional partners to design and develop analyses to measure clinical outcomes and client performance on key metrics through quantitative analysis of utilization and healthcare cost data. Performs other duties as assigned. Our value-based partnerships offer continued growth opportunities within the team and across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree healthcare analytics, mathematics, statistics, or an analytic related degree, or equivalent work experience in a related field
7+ years of work experience beyond degree

Nice To Haves

3+ years’ experience using SQL, SAS or Snowflake programming experience
Strong proficiently in data analysis tools and visualization techniques/software (e.g. QlikSense, Power BI, Tableaus
Comfortable presenting to executive level stakeholders
Proficiency in MS office specifically MS Excel
Demonstrated ability to design, 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, engaging with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds
John Hopkins ACG Grouper, Milliman HCG Grouper, Symmetry ETG Grouper
Experience working with claim/employer group data
Python/R
Demonstrated capability to present key findings of an analysis effectively to a non-technical audience both written and verbal
Demonstrated problem solving skills
An internal drive to understand root cause and an inherent curiosity to dig into data
Ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic culture is important for success in this role

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess membership and claim data to identify trends and variance opportunities that will lower cost, improve member outcomes and improve overall quality of care
Report findings and recommend areas to focus on to internal customers including physician and HR leadership
Manage multiple projects at one time with different stakeholders
Provide strategic analytic leadership to internal account and physician service departments as well as external client partners
Work independently and within a team to complete objectives
Independently investigate issues that may arise on multiple tasks or projects with limited involvement from others
Create customized reports and dashboards to visualize key metrics, including benchmarking data against industry standards, and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders at various organizational levels
Collaborate with business teams to translate data insights into actionable strategies that improve patient care and enhance financial performance
Stay updated on emerging data technologies and analytics tools to enhance analytical capabilities
Dig into varying requests on an ad hoc basis