[Hiring] Data Analyst @CareFirst

Role Description

The main purpose of a data analyst is to find meaning in data so that the derived knowledge can be used to make informed decisions and assist the organization in making better business decisions.

Essential Functions

• Engages in data exploration using various programming languages (reading and writing code), requiring knowledge of multiple database structures.
• Supports stakeholders in gathering business and technical requirements to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Produces technical documentation that is consistent with professional standards.
• Researches and analyzes data flow across data ecosystem including operational and analytical data platforms.
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource supporting data questions and issues from stakeholders.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to glean insights and suggest business-appropriate recommendations.
• Participates in the design, development, validation, and delivery of data to provide insight into business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
• 3 years of data analysis or relevant work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in Healthcare Industry.
• Degree in a quantitative field preferred (e.g., Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science).
• Intermediate Python skills (pandas, numpy, matplotlib/seaborn) for data wrangling and analysis.
• Experience conducting diagnostic and exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and root causes.
• Skill with stakeholder communication and translating analysis into business insights.
• Familiarity with Git, dbt, or other version-controlled data development workflows is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• SQL for data extraction, transformation, and complex joins.
• Power BI (building paginated and interactive dashboards using Power BI Report Builder and Desktop).
• Microsoft Fabric (dataflows, lake houses, semantic models).

Requirements

• Quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical tools, languages, applications, platforms.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn quickly and take direction.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Various incentive programs/plans.
• 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Salary Range

$75,744 - $150,436

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location.

Physical Demands

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.