Data Analyst, Healthcare
About The Company Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider based in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina with over 131 years of service. The organization operates a comprehensive network of care that includes 12 hospitals, PACE programs, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000-member health plan. Sentara is recognized for its commitment to quality and community health, having been named “Employer of Choice” for over a decade and consistently acknowledged by U.S. News and World Report as having some of the Best Hospitals for more than 15 years. The company fosters professional development and embraces a philosophy of continued employment, supporting the growth and success of its workforce. About The Role Sentara is seeking a Lead Healthcare Data Analyst to provide expert data analysis support across multiple healthcare domains. This fully remote position, based in Austin, TX, involves developing reports and dashboards to monitor program and operational performance, promoting self-service analytics, and supporting the design of programmatic analyses and reporting capabilities. The Lead Healthcare Data Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert, delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to internal customers and external provider partners. Responsibilities include overseeing project work from inception to delivery, mentoring junior analysts, and maintaining data quality and stewardship. The role requires expertise in areas such as medical expense trends, quality reporting (including HEDIS and STAR ratings), clinical adherence, network management, regulatory reporting, population health analysis, predictive analytics, and performance benchmarking.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis At least 1 year of relevant experience in financial analysis, statistics, or population management Proficiency in SQL and Tableau Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong problem-solving abilities Consultative engagement skills No specific certification or licensure required
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor program and operational performance Promote self-service analytics to encourage customer adoption and understanding of data Design programmatic analyses and define business requirements for new analytical reports Perform ad-hoc data analysis as needed to support business objectives Ensure data quality and stewardship to maintain accuracy and identify new metrics Provide data-driven conclusions and recommendations as a subject matter expert Collaborate with internal customers and external provider partners to meet analytical needs On-board and mentor new team members, providing guidance to junior analysts Oversee project work from initiation through delivery, ensuring timely and accurate completion Support analytics across various domains including payer functions, ambulatory, acute, post-acute care, and support functions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Paid parental and family caregiver leave Emergency backup care services Long-term and short-term disability insurance, plus critical illness plans Life insurance coverage 401(k)/403(b) retirement plans with employer match Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student debt repayment up to $10,000 Pet insurance Legal resources plan Eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses based on system and employee criteria Equal Opportunity Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion within its workforce of nearly 30,000 employees. The organization is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities it serves and supports a culture of belonging. Sentara’s mission “to improve health every day” is supported by a tobacco-free environment and policies that promote equity and respect for all employees and applicants.