Data Analyst, Sr. - Remote
About the Company
Commence delivers data-driven solutions that help improve healthcare outcomes and make clinical and administrative processes more efficient. By combining reliable data, advanced technology, and clinical expertise, the company helps healthcare organizations turn complex information into meaningful insights. Its approach focuses on practical solutions, clear communication, and measurable improvements that support better, more efficient care.
About the Role
Commence is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work across Data, Technology, and Operations teams to analyze complex healthcare datasets and translate findings into actionable insights. This role will support internal products, client solutions, and strategic decisions by helping determine how clinical and administrative data are collected, organized, validated, and used throughout the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and statistical skills, substantial experience working with healthcare data, and an understanding of healthcare standards, regulations, and operational priorities. You will collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to build reliable analytical datasets, develop reporting solutions, improve data quality, and support informed decision-making. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in specified states.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze large healthcare datasets, including claims, electronic health records (EHR), FHIR data, and registries, to identify trends, outliers, and key performance indicators. Lead complex analyses of healthcare performance, utilization patterns, and program outcomes across multiple datasets. Work with data engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to define data requirements, metrics, and quality controls for dependable analytics and reporting. Build and maintain curated datasets, analytical data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions using SQL, Python, and business intelligence tools. Design and conduct advanced analyses for clinical, operational, and policy-related needs, including cohort definitions, utilization analysis, quality measurement, and risk stratification. Develop and document business rules for data standardization, mapping, and transformation to support consistent, scalable analytics. Validate data, test pipelines, and perform quality assurance on analytics-ready datasets, investigating anomalies and contributing to root cause analysis. Present analytical findings through clear explanations and data visualizations using Qlik and AWS QuickSight for technical and non-technical audiences. Monitor data health and performance metrics, identify anomalies, and support ongoing data quality improvements. Contribute domain knowledge and analytical insights to data strategy, architecture, and metric-modeling decisions in collaboration with engineering and product teams. Guide junior analysts and cross-functional colleagues on effective analysis, documentation, and data quality practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. At least 7 years of experience working with healthcare data, including EHR, claims, registry, or public health datasets. Strong SQL skills and proficiency in at least one analytics-oriented programming language, such as Python or R. Experience developing analytical datasets, dashboards, or reporting frameworks using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or QuickSight. Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or other modern cloud-based or notebook-based data platforms. Familiarity with healthcare data standards, including FHIR, HL7, ICD, CPT, and LOINC, and experience working with healthcare quality or performance measures. Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong data validation, governance, and documentation practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Experience working in a healthcare or regulated environment. Experience with Agile development practices and collaboration across product or engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications / Additional Requirements Understanding of healthcare-related data governance and security frameworks, such as NIST or HITRUST. Experience working with government agencies, including CMS, VA, or DoD, or with payer or provider organizations. Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, policy frameworks, and value-based care programs. Experience designing or supporting dashboards and reports for operational, clinical, or executive audiences. A master’s degree or professional certifications in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, or a related field. Salary & Benefits The advertised salary range for this position is $130,000–$160,000. Location and Work Arrangement This is a full-time, remote position. Commence is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and remote candidates must reside in one of the following states or jurisdictions: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, or West Virginia. The role requires the ability to work at a computer and view a screen for extended periods. Occasional physical activities may include standing, walking, and using hands and fingers, as well as kneeling or crouching. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Equal Opportunity / EEO Commence is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions and personnel processes are merit-based and made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact Human Resources at (757) 306-4920 or [email protected]. Unless requesting an accommodation, applicants must submit their applications through the company's online application system.