Principal Data Analyst

Galileo

117d • $180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Galileo is seeking an Analytics Director who thrives at the intersection of deep technical capability and executive influence. In this principal-level individual contributor role, you'll be the go-to authority on claims trends and cost analysis, working directly with our CEO and leadership team to inform critical business decisions while building scalable analytics infrastructure that empowers the entire organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare analytics with deep expertise in claims analysis and medical cost/trend modeling
• Background in health insurance or payer organizations with proven experience leading claims analytics functions or building claims models handling significant volume
• Advanced SQL skills with ability to design complex data models, optimize query performance, and architect data transformation pipelines
• Hands-on experience with DBT for data transformation and modern dashboarding tools (Tableau, Looker, or similar)
• Demonstrated track record of delivering analytics that directly informed C-suite or executive-level business decisions
• Experience building self-service analytics solutions or platforms that enable organizational scale

Nice To Haves

• Known for spotting problems before they escalate—identified claims trends weeks before they became issues and arrived with root cause analysis and recommendations ready
• Natural translator who can take the most technical claims findings and turn them into three-slide executive summaries that CEOs reference in board meetings
• Ability to see manual work and think 'how can I automate this?'—built tools, dashboards, or processes that scale impact beyond individual capacity
• Stay ahead of the curve on healthcare analytics trends, experimenting with new tools (including AI/ML applications) and bringing insights back to the team

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain sophisticated claims analytics models that track medical cost trends, utilization patterns, and financial performance across the member population
• Partner directly with CEO and executive leadership to provide proactive claims analysis, identifying emerging trends 30-60 days before they become critical issues
• Build self-service analytics platforms and automated reporting solutions that enable stakeholders across the organization to access claims insights without bottlenecking through a single analyst
• Translate complex claims data into executive-ready presentations and recommendations that inform strategic decisions on cost management, network strategy, and member experience
• Architect scalable data infrastructure using DBT, SQL, and modern analytics tools that can grow 10x without requiring fundamental rework
• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and new technologies to improve analytics efficiency and insight quality
• Serve as subject matter expert on claims methodology, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Benefits

• Direct access to executive leadership, including CEO—your insights will directly shape strategic decisions
• Opportunity to build analytics infrastructure from a strong foundation, with freedom to architect scalable solutions
• Work with a mission-driven healthcare team focused on improving access and outcomes for underserved populations
• Autonomy to identify problems and implement solutions without layers of approval
• Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 + equity
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical / Dental / Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account + match, Company paid STD/LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance, Paid Family Leave, 401K + match, Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees