Data Analyst II
Company: Managed Care Advisors
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: May 7, 2022
Job Description:
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Analytics Full TimeData
Analyst II OverviewAre you ready to seize an opportunity to provide
our high-profile customer data and analytics to help guide
important decisions? Are you a problem solver who enjoys helping
customers achieve their business goals? If so, this is a phenomenal
opportunity for you. MCA is looking for a Data Analyst II who loves
presenting data to clients, creating meaningful and effective
reports and data visualizations, and partnering with customers to
answer key business questions.As a Data Analyst II located in
Bethesda, you will enhance value to customers by leveraging
advanced analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and
prescriptive) and strong presentation skills to communicate program
value and actionable insights. The Data Analyst II supports
internal and external customers by utilizing both in-house and
third-party data sources, as well as optimizing reporting processes
and communication between the various stakeholders. Additionally,
Data Analyst II supports high-profile projects in order to develop
and implement new analytical tools or methodologies. Through
successful execution of duties and responsibilities, as supported
by knowledge and skills, the Data Analyst II acts as a subject
matter expert (SME) on data, trends, and outcomes associated with
healthcare and MCA programs and clients for both internal and
external customers.Data Analyst II Responsibilities
- Analyze, document, and present trends in customer program
performance, internal operational, and/or financial
performance:
- Work collaboratively with internal account teams to demonstrate
program outcomes and develop and articulate strategic
recommendations to address client challenges.
- Supports internal and external customers by synthesizing both
in-house and third-party data sources, as well as industry
benchmarks and best practices, into actionable information that
leads to insights and impactful changes;
- Work under the consultative or self-initiated direction (i.e.
undirected analysis) to assess and produce standard or custom
information (reports, charts, graphs, and tables) from structured
data sources by querying data repositories and generating the
associated information;
- Present standard and ad hoc reports including trends and
analyses to internal and external customers, with a specific focus
on being able to use lay terminology to communicate actionable
insights and results to a broad audience;
- Take the lead on ad hoc analytics "deep dives" in order to
identify and communicate additional insights and trends to both
internal and external customers;
- Produce, distribute and disseminate recurring and ad hoc
reports and analyses through proper review and distribution
channels according to department and company policies and
procedures;
- Leverage analytical software, database reporting software,
database user interface, query software, and data mining software,
in support of both report production/development and data
validation;
- Leverage industry-standard data visualization tools and/or BI
tools to develop and improve dashboards incorporating both
statistics and visualizations;
- Supports data integrity, ensures reporting accuracy, and
enables the optimization of reporting processes:
- Production/development of reports measuring data accuracy;
- Supports report development with a goal to optimizing
processes, limiting possible errors, and better identifying
possible inaccuracies;
- Accountable for all work reviewed;
- Participates in and supports the organization's quality
programs and the underlying tools/protocols that support them.
- Supports high-profile and cross-department analytics projects
for internal stakeholders and MCA clients:
- Design, develop and collaborate on new analytical tools,
templates, coding or methodologies, with an emphasis on optimizing
performance, in response to needs/requests from stakeholders or
self-identified needs;
- Work closely with clients, account/project managers, data
analysts, and other MCA stakeholders to translate data into
critical information and knowledge that enables
decision-making;
- Test prototype software and participate in the approval and
release process for new software;
- Collaborate with technical staff to standardize and mechanize
routine reports, dashboards, and metrics;
- Work with key stakeholders to develop and maintain data
standards and common data elements for data collection;
- Supports the Analytics group:
- Supports the documentation of processes in the form of Work
Instructions or SOPs;
- Answer technical and procedural questions for less experienced
team members;
- Provide peer-review and quality reviews of analytic tools &
reporting created or modified by other members of the Analytics
group.Qualifications--- BA or BS degree requiredo Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Related Field (i.e. Statistics, Mathematics,
Engineering, Computer Science, or similar).o Preferred: Master's
degree in a data or healthcare-related field from an accredited
college or university.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant analytics experience
- Minimum of 3 years of healthcare management including but not
limited to, Health Plans, Insurance Industry, Medical Case
Management, and Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
- Preferred: Experience in Workers' Compensation
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in communicating, summarizing,
and/or presenting complex analytics findings to stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge and experience using and applying analytical
software, database reporting software, database user interface,
query software, and data mining software, in support of both report
production/development and data validation
- Experience using industry-standard data visualization tools, BI
tools, and dashboards incorporating both statistics and
visualizations
- Experience working with both in-house and third-party data
- Experience working with project management and agile
methodologies
- Expertise using all MS Office Suite tools
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Federal Government Security
Clearance In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health
and welfare benefits, and incentive compensation, MCA offers
participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
You will also be eligible for participation in our tuition
reimbursement program and many other benefits. If you would like to
contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a
professional organization that values intelligence, integrity, and
initiative, consider a career with MCA.Managed Care Advisors, Inc.
(MCA) , a fully owned subsidiary of Sedgwick , is a Bethesda,
Maryland-based government contracting firm and leading provider of
workers' compensation and specialty health plan products and
services to the U.S. federal government and private industry
customers nationwide and across all US Territories. We are looking
for candidates with a desire to make a difference! To be considered
for this position, please submit a resume, and complete the
application.The information provided above has been designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It
is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
and qualifications required. Important Information Successful
candidates will be required to undergo a financial and criminal
background check and obtain and maintain confidential-level
security clearance upon hire. We participate in the United States
Federal Government E-Verify program to confirm the employment
authorization of the employee upon hire. Search Firm
Representatives Please be advised that MCA is not seeking
assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for
this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid
written agreement and task order must be in place before any
resumes are submitted to MCA. All resumes submitted by search firms
to any employee at MCA without a valid written agreement and task
order in place will be deemed the sole property of MCA and no fee
will be paid in the event that person is hired by MCA.MCA strives
to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a
disability-related accommodation for completing the application
process, please contact MCA regarding accommodations. MCA is an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status,
national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by
federal state or local laws as appropriate, or upon the protected
status of the person's relatives, friends or associates.MCA abides
by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) . This regulation
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis
of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime
contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment
qualified individuals with disabilities.MCA abides by the
requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) . This regulation prohibits
discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires
affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors
to employ and advance in employment qualified protected
veterans.PI174878594
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