Data Analyst III – Healthcare Analytics, Provider Analytics

Centene Corporation

Data Analyst III analyzing extensive datasets for Centene's healthcare analytics. Collaborating with stakeholders on cost reduction strategies and improving clinical outcomes.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze integrated and extensive datasets to extract value, which directly impacts and influences business decisions
Work collaboratively with key business stakeholders to identify areas of value, develop solutions, and deliver insights to reduce overall cost of care for members and improve their clinical outcomes
Focus on enterprise provider analytics to measure and report the actual impact of contract and network changes against projected outcomes
Deliver standardized, structured reporting to track implementation accuracy and validate savings
Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources including claims, provider, member, and encounters data
Identify and assess the business impact of trends
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex scripts and reports developed using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools
Contribute to the planning and execution of large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership
Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of process enhancements and identify opportunities for automation
Identify and perform root-cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings and proposed solutions to leadership and/or customers
Manage multiple, variable tasks and data review processes with limited supervision within targeted timelines and thrive in a demanding, quickly changing environment
Demonstrate a sense of ownership over projects and ask probing questions to understand the business value of tasks
Apply expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how customers interact with analytic products
Partner cross-functionally at all levels of the organization and effectively, both verbally and visually, communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners
Independently engage with customers and business partners to gather requirements and validate results
Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required
Provide technical guidance to junior analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance or related field or equivalent experience
Master's degree preferred
4+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management or 2+ years of IT experience
Healthcare analytics experience preferred
Working knowledge of SQL/querying languages
Preferred knowledge of programmatic coding languages such as Python and R
Knowledge of statistical, analytical, or data mining techniques including basic data modeling, trend analysis, and root-cause analysis preferred
Preferred knowledge of modern business intelligence and visualization tools including Microsoft PowerBI
Experience in emerging trend analysis, financial modeling, claims pricing, contract/network analysis, and/or ROI evaluation preferred
Familiarity with claims payment, utilization management, provider/vendor contracts, risk adjustment for government sponsored healthcare desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
tuition reimbursement
paid time off plus holidays
flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLdata verificationdata managementdata miningstatistical techniquesanalytical techniquestrend analysisroot-cause analysisfinancial modelingclaims pricing

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingownershipadaptabilityanalytical thinkingproject managementcustomer engagementpresentation skillsfeedback incorporation

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree (preferred)