Sr. Data Analyst

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for under-served communities.

Best People, Best Solutions, Best Results

Job Summary:

Senior professional position performs study design, data analysis, and report preparation. Studies originate from preliminary data analysis (trends), literature review, experience and expertise of the team, and mandated projects. Data analysis, including data preparation and presentation of findings is performed in conjunction with other analysts. Reports are drafted by teams with leadership of Scientists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Trend data to identify potential opportunities (e.g., variances, significant outliers, percentile ranked groups) for quality improvement or focused investigations.
• Design data analysis strategies to identify potential areas for quality improvement or focused investigation.
• Develop epidemiological sound indicators of the quality of care.
• Analyze data and summarize into quality indicator values
• Identify external benchmarks of care for comparative purposes.
• Develop tabular and graphical presentations of data which clearly and concisely illustrate current levels of care.
• Write draft reports which clearly and concisely illustrate current levels or care.
• Contribute to the development of interventions (e.g., develop educational materials for doctors and nurses) which will improve healthcare processes and outcomes.
• Design re-measurement strategies (after intervention) of healthcare processes and outcomes to effectively quantify impact of interventions for improvement.
• Analyze re-measurement data and summarize into quality indicator values.
• Draft reports concerning all of the above.
• Mentor Data Analysts in all technical aspects of their work.
• Prepare draft manuscripts for publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• Highly proficient in applying a large variety of more complex concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of the more complex tasks requiring a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• May lead or direct the work of others, providing training and quality assurance for their work.
• Provides job specific orientation and training when called upon. With the Technical Trainer, the manager or others to develop training content, resources and programs specific to job functions. Documents records of training that include scheduling, registration and attendance, quality control of training products and evaluation summaries.
• Protects and maintains the privacy of associate personnel records, including compensation information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related discipline (Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science)
• Minimum of 6 years SAS or other statistical programming work experience, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years' experience with health related analytic research and quality improvement methodology (ISO, CQI, TQM, Six Sigma, Lean, Etc.) preferred.
• 2-3 years' experience with Python and/or SQL required.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake preferred.

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.