Analyst, Data & Analytics
Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary - Provides analyst support for data analysis and reporting activities. - This position is ideal for early-career analytical professionals seeking to build expertise in healthcare data analytics. - Candidates with academic, internship, or professional experience using SQL and data reporting tools are encouraged to apply. Essential Job Duties - Analyzes datasets from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities. - Designs, develops, and maintains reports, dashboards, and data solutions using tools such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Microsoft Excel, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), that support utilization analysis, cost-containment, and operational performance. - Translates business needs into reporting and analytical requirements; partners with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights. - Supports healthcare data analysis, including data related to claims, pharmacy, lab, utilization, cost, and other areas. - Develops and maintains data processes for extraction, transformation, validation, and integration. - Ensures data accuracy, integrity, and consistency through quality assurance and validation processes. - Assists with forecasting, modelling, and recommendations based on statistical analysis and business context. - Organizes, documents, and maintains datasets and reporting workflows across multiple business areas. - Consolidates research and analysis into clear summaries and recommendations for business stakeholders. - Supports regulatory, contractual, and enterprise reporting requirements, including state mandated submissions. - Identifies and implements enhancements or fixes to existing reports and reporting processes. - Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define reporting requirements and maintain project/report timelines. - Documents methodologies, reporting processes, and business requirements. - Identifies and drives process improvements, standardization, and automation opportunities. - Presents findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams. - Supports projects, including timeline management, requirements gathering, and deliverable execution. - Supports regulatory, audit, and ad hoc data requests as needed. Required Qualifications - At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or healthcare analytics, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. - Analytical problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret datasets, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights. - Technical proficiency with SQL, Excel, and reporting/analytics tools, and ability to learn new technologies quickly. - Attention to detail, accuracy in data validation, report development, and documentation. - Ability to work cross-functionally across a highly matrixed organization. - Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, present data-related findings and solutions. - Microsoft Office suite and applicable software programs proficiency. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science - Internship or academic project experience using SQL. - Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS. - Coursework or project work involving healthcare, business, financial, or operational data. - Experience presenting analytical findings to non-technical audiences. To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V