Data Analyst III – Healthcare Analytics

Centene Corporation

. Analyze integrated and extensive datasets to extract value that impacts business decisions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,100 - $126,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, management, and reporting, with a strong focus on improving clinical outcomes and reducing costs in healthcare. Proficient in SQL, data mining, and statistical techniques, with the ability to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.

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SQL QueryingData AnalysisHealthcare AnalyticsRoot-Cause AnalysisData Quality Management

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Hard Skills

Data MiningStatistical AnalysisTrend AnalysisData PresentationData VerificationData ManagementComplex Script DevelopmentQuantitative AnalysisProgrammatic Coding (Python, R)Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingIndependenceTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerBIAnalytics ToolsSASAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationRegulatory ReportingClaims AnalysisProvider Data ManagementOperational Effectiveness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze integrated and extensive datasets to extract value that impacts business decisions
Collaborate with key business stakeholders to identify areas of value, develop solutions, and deliver insights to reduce overall cost of care and improve clinical outcomes
Manage provider data and increase data quality
Provide targeted data to reduce claims rejections and denials
Identify improvements to reduce regulatory reporting errors during submissions to State
Provide targeted reporting for operational effectiveness and monitoring
Interpret and analyze claims, provider, member, and encounters data
Identify and assess the business impact of trends
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex scripts and reports using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools
Contribute to planning and execution of large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership
Assist in designing, testing, and implementing process enhancements
Identify opportunities for automation
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 within targeted timelines
Apply quantitative analysis, data mining, and data presentation expertise to understand customer interactions with analytic products
Partner cross-functionally at all organizational levels
Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Independently engage with customers and business partners to gather requirements and validate results
Provide technical guidance to junior analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance or related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management or 2+ years of IT experience
Working knowledge of SQL/querying languages
Preferred knowledge of programmatic coding languages such as Python and R
Preferred knowledge of statistical, analytical, or data mining techniques including basic data modeling, trend analysis, and root-cause analysis
Preferred knowledge of modern business intelligence and visualization tools including Microsoft PowerBI
Healthcare analytics experience preferred
SAS, Python and AI experience preferred
Experience managing provider data and increasing data quality preferred
Ability to provide targeted data to reduce claims rejections and denials
Ability to identify improvements to reduce regulatory reporting errors during submissions to State
Ability to interpret and analyze data from claims, provider, member, and encounters data
Ability to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex scripts and reports using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools
Ability to contribute to large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership
Ability to perform root-cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings and proposed solutions
Ability to manage multiple variable tasks and data review processes with limited supervision
Ability to apply quantitative analysis, data mining, and data presentation expertise
Ability to communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners verbally and visually
Ability to independently engage with customers and business partners to gather requirements and validate results
Ability to provide technical guidance to junior analysts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation