The Health Data Analyst I is a key member of the Finance management team with responsibility for developing and maintaining analyses to support finance staff and the CFO in meeting corporate objectives.

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the development and analysis of medical expense and utilization trend report to inform key strategic initiatives to support corporate goals.
• Supports the development of effective medical management programs/initiatives through analyzing, monitoring, and reporting the effectiveness of these programs.
• Responsible for adhoc analytics including modeling of benefit scenarios. Utilizes statistical applications as necessary.
• Supports Finance department on data warehouse redesign requests and works with IT to establish priorities.
• Supports corporate initiatives/projects that require analysis of health plan data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, Business, Public Health, or other related quantitative field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 or more years’ experience in data analysis and reporting.  
• A background in managed healthcare, insurance operations preferable.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Proficient in SAS, SQL or other statistical software. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.  
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, problem solve and use appropriate technology to analyze business problems.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.

*Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Oversee Accounts Payables (AP) Department, including manager, supervisor, and staff.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivables (AR) function, including one staff.
• Maintain internal controls over AP and AR within the Oracle ERP system environment.
• Ensure changes to AP and AR functions are reasonable and appropriately documented. Coordinate changes with affected departments through communication to minimize business interruptions.
• Assist Controller in preparing the year-end audit schedules and the year-end Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), including footnote preparation.
• Assist the Controller in managing the external audit process.
• Work on internal projects for the Controller and Chief Financial Officer. This includes projects designed to save cost, reduce waste, increase revenue, and/or enhance workflow Projects may include documenting current process, software integration, interactions with staff, and verification of test results. Solutions may require resourceful and interaction with staff, and verification of test results. Solutions may require resourceful and innovative solutions while still maintaining a controlled environment.
• Work with the Director of Financial Systems, as necessary, to coordinate any technology issues, system implementations, and system enhancements.
• Participate in Request for Proposals (RFP) as needed and appropriate.
• Make presentations on financial information and related topics to senior staff, management, funding jurisdictions and the Board of Commissioners, as needed.
• Assist Controller in setting accounting policies, procedures and controls for the Agency.
• Oversee and manage and collections process for BSD and report results to the Controller.
• Manage AP and AR staff.

Other Duties and projects as assigned.