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:

Perform study design, data analysis, data modeling, documentation, 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 Data Managers or 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).
• Design data analysis strategies to identify potential areas for a focused investigation.
• Analyze data, draw conclusions, and summarize.
• Develop tabular and graphical presentations of data.
• Depending upon the project, assist with and/or performs statistical analysis or predictive modeling to detect aberrancies and fraud.
• Utilize commonly used concepts, practices and procedures, relying on instructions, pre-established guidelines and mentor’s input to perform the functions of the job.
• Leverage standardized reporting and stored processes to meet customer deliverables.
• Contribute to, develop and deliver presentations to internal and external customers.

Required Skills

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

• Analytical - Collects and researches data,
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Required Experience

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health or related discipline (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science) required. Coursework, academic projects, internships and/or work experience utilizing one or more data science programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, Python, SAS, etc.) required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical and professional journals and technical procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with the use of personal computers and the Internet.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software.
• Familiarity with database software and data management is preferred.
• Completed coursework in one or more data science programming languages (e.g., SQL, R, Python, SAS, etc.) and demonstrated knowledge of the basic concepts of the software is required.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with statistical methodologies and automation techniques for analytic tasks.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive information while preserving the confidentiality of the information.
• Working knowledge of healthcare systems, Medicare/Medicaid, preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

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

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

• Analytical - Collects and researches data,
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.