Lead Data Analyst - Medical Data

NCCI•Boca Raton, FL

22h•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NCCI is the nation's trusted source for workers compensation information, analytics, and insights. Every day, our work helps insurers, regulators, employers, and policymakers make informed decisions that impact millions of workers across the country. We're seeking a Lead Data Analyst – Medical Data to play a critical role in guiding the collection, quality, and analysis of complex medical data that powers industry-leading research, reporting, and data products. If you're passionate about data quality, process improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and solving complex business challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a talented and supportive team. This position will work in a flexible-hybrid environment. The preferred candidate would be local within a commutable distance to our Boca Raton, FL headquarters. NOTE: NCCI will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or additional related work experience
5+ years of experience in data analysis, business operations, and data management
5+ years of experience in financial services, healthcare, insurance, or similar analytical environments
3+ years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
3+ years of experience analyzing and reporting data using Microsoft Excel
Strong ability to investigate and resolve complex data issues
Strong ability to analyze trends and identify root causes
Strong ability to develop new processes and operational workflows
Strong ability to translate business needs into system and data requirements
Strong ability to mentor multiple team members
Experience leading across teams to coordinate priorities and achieve shared objectives
Advanced communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency with SQL, PL/SQL, or similar relational database query tools
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Insurance, claims, healthcare, or financial data experience
Workers’ Compensation industry data and processes knowledge
Experience with data extraction, testing, or validation tools
Experience developing reports for data analysis
Experience with business requirements gathering and systems implementation projects
Insurance Data Management Association (IDMA) certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as a key subject matter expert, influencing how critical medical data is collected, validated, and leveraged across the organization and the broader workers compensation industry.
Coordinate team activities and priorities to ensure operational goals and service commitments are achieved.
Oversee data collection, validation, and quality assurance processes for medical data assets.
Identify process gaps, root causes, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Develop and implement new workflows, procedures, and business solutions to meet evolving industry needs.
Act as the primary resource for complex medical data questions and issue resolution.
Provide guidance on data standards, data structures, reporting, and data management practices.
Partner with business and technical teams to resolve data issues impacting multiple systems, databases, and data providers.
Create detailed business requirements to support system enhancements and process improvements.
Build strong relationships with external data providers, independent rating bureaus, and regulatory agencies.
Lead industry communications, training programs, presentations, and technical discussions.
Develop and maintain clear documentation, team procedures, and operational standards.
Prepare reports, findings, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
Review work for quality and consistency while coaching team members on complex issues.
Help drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
Support change management efforts involving new systems, processes, and technologies.