
Optum
is hiring
Senior Data Analyst, Value-Based Care
About Our Company
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health.
Job Description & Responsibilities
The Senior Value-Based Healthcare Data Analyst is responsible for providing leadership and advanced analytical expertise to support healthcare quality, regulatory, and operational reporting initiatives, including HEDIS, EDPS, and encounter submissions. This position ensures accuracy, integrity, traceability, and compliance of complex, multi source healthcare data in accordance with NCQA, CMS, and state regulatory requirements. The role functions as a hands on technical leader, supervising analytic activities and coordinating efforts across Quality, Clinical, Informatics, IT, and Business Intelligence teams. Through collaboration and data driven insights, the position supports organizational objectives related to quality performance, affordability, and improved member outcomes.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related discipline
3+ years of experience in healthcare data analytics, informatics, decision support, or managed care, including project leadership or analyst mentoring
Experience supporting NCQA HEDIS Compliance Audits, quality measurement, and value-based care programs
Experience supporting Medicare Advantage (Part C) and/or Health Insurance Marketplace products
Experience extracting, reconciling, and validating data from EPIC Clarity and/or Caboodle
Solid experience with data validation, ETL processes, and healthcare reporting tools (eg, Tableau, Power BI, Crystal Reports)
Knowledge of Medicare Advantage, including Stars, HEDIS, and regulatory reporting programs
Advanced expertise in healthcare data analytics, quality measurement, and regulatory compliance
Understanding of HEDIS Technical Specifications, NCQA requirements, and related compliance standards
Proficiency working with claims and clinical data, including ICD 10 CM and CPT/HCPCS coding standards and healthcare data models
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to translate complex healthcare data into clear, executive level insights that support quality and performance strategy
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Proven verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor
Proven independently monitors data pipelines, submissions, and measure results for anomalies, gaps, or logic errors
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in health informatics, Data Science, Analytics, Biostatistics, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Relevant certifications such as CPHQ, RHIA/RHIT, Epic (Clarity/Caboodle/reporting), CAP, or SAS/SQL/data analytics
3+ years of experience with EDI encounter data (837), acknowledgments (277CA/999), and CMS risk adjustment files (MAO 002/004, RAPS)
Experience reviewing work and providing actionable feedback
Solid expertise in healthcare analytics, quality metrics, and value-based care models
Advanced knowledge of Epic Clarity architecture, refresh cycles, and EDW integration for BI/reporting
Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, or similar programming/statistical tools
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Proven problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and proactive solution development
What we offer
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.


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