Centene
Data Analyst IV (Healthcare Analytics) - SAS and Python
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Job Description
- Req#: 1461795
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Analyze integrated and extensive datasets to extract value, which directly impacts and influences business decisions. Work collaboratively with key business stakeholders to identify areas of value, develop solutions, and deliver insights to reduce overall cost of care for members and improve their clinical outcomes. Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources including healthcare provider, member/patient, and third-party data.
Lead the planning and execution of large-scale projects and new reporting tools, translating business goals into actionable solutions
Identify and resolve data, process, and technical issues and communicate root-cause with stakeholders as appropriate.
Partner cross-functionally at all levels of the organization and effectively, both verbally and visually, communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners.
Independently engage with business leaders to understand market-specific levers and constraints.
Leverage enterprise reporting tools to rapidly deliver data-driven insights and recommendations.
Research key business problems and proactively identify opportunities for cost and utilization improvements through quantitative analysis.
Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required.
Mentor junior analysts on analytic best practices and business need fulfilment. Delegate tasks to junior analysts, providing guidance and validation where required.
SAS, Python, SQL, and Power BI preferredEducation/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance or related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred. 5+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management or 3+ years IT experience. Healthcare analytics experience preferred. Experience with table creation and indexing, query optimization, and utilization of stored procedures. Working knowledge of SQL/querying languages. Experience with table creation and indexing, query optimization, and utilization of stored procedures. Preferred knowledge of programmatic coding languages such as Python and R. Knowledge of statistical, analytical, or data mining techniques including basic data modeling, trend analysis, and root-cause analysis preferred. Preferred knowledge of modern business intelligence and visualization tools including Microsoft PowerBI.Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About the company
Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed care company based in St.