Data Analyst

AMDEX Corporation•Potomac, MD

3d•Remote

About The Position

Avar Consulting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AMDEX Corporation, is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to support its contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The role leads complex data analysis and research activities, transforming large and diverse datasets into actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making. It requires expertise in administrative claims and survey data, statistical methodologies, data quality, and advanced analytical techniques. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents due to the nature of the contract work. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant data analysis experience.
Experience identifying, collecting, aggregating, manipulating, and processing complex datasets.
Experience with administrative claims data and survey methodologies, including interpreting and evaluating survey results.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Experience monitoring data quality, identifying deficiencies, and recommending improvements.
Experience conducting exploratory data analysis to identify data issues, limitations, trends, and population characteristics.
Experience preparing and managing large-scale datasets for analytical models.
Proficiency in programming languages and analytical tools.
Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical methods, including statistical analysis and machine learning.
Experience developing data visualizations and communicating complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, SQL, and/or R.
A bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead complex data analysis and research activities.
Transform large and diverse datasets into actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making.
Identify, collect, aggregate, manipulate, and process complex datasets.
Interpret and evaluate survey results and work with administrative claims data and survey methodologies.
Monitor data quality, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements.
Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify data issues, limitations, trends, and population characteristics.
Prepare and manage large-scale datasets for statistical, financial, actuarial, clinical, or other analytical models.
Apply advanced analytical methods, including statistical analysis and machine learning.
Develop data visualizations and communicate complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary package.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee premiums for the base plan are 100% company-paid.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Plan and employee discounts.
11 federal holidays.
PTO accrual with carryover.
401(k) plan with annual company contribution.
Company-paid Cash Balance Plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent care, and transit.
Tuition reimbursement and training assistance.