Senior Associate, Quality Programs

Stellar Health

. Own day-to-day execution of Stellar's MSSP quality submission workflow, including data preparation, formatting, and validation .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data preparation, validation, and analysis within healthcare quality programs, particularly HEDIS and CMS Stars. Proficient in utilizing Excel for data management and reporting, while effectively communicating insights to senior leadership.

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Excel Data ManagementData Validation and ReconciliationHEDIS and CMS Stars KnowledgeAnalytical MindsetSQL Data Querying

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Hard Skills

Data PreparationData CleaningData ValidationPivot TablesVLOOKUP/XLOOKUPFormulasTrend AnalysisDashboard CreationCPT CodingICD Coding

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

LookerTableauPower BI

Industry Keywords

Healthcare QualityMSSPQuality ProgramsData IntegrityInternal Audits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day execution of Stellar's MSSP quality submission workflow, including data preparation, formatting, and validation
Track MSSP quality program timelines and deliverables, flagging risks, delays, and data gaps to the Director, Quality Programs
Build and maintain Excel-based trackers, QA checklists, and dashboards for submission status and data integrity
Support internal audits and review cycles before MSSP submission sign-off
Conduct routine data validation and reconciliation to identify discrepancies before payer or regulator submission
Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, gaps, and escalation areas
Translate raw data into organized summaries for the Director's senior-leadership reporting
Build expertise in HEDIS, CMS Stars, and related quality programs
Partner with Product, Operations, and Customer Success on quality-related questions and submission readiness
Document and continuously improve submission processes and quality-check procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of career experience in a healthcare, quality, data, or operations-focused analyst role
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data cleaning, and validation
Comfort working with large, messy datasets
Sharp analytical mindset and high attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Prior HEDIS and/or CMS Stars exposure is a plus, not required
Familiarity with CPT, CPT II, and diagnosis (Dx/ICD) coding is preferred
Experience with Looker, Tableau, or Power BI is preferred
SQL or other data-querying experience is preferred
Experience in a fast-paced startup or health-tech environment is preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Authorization to work in the United States is asked in the application form
Sponsorship requirements for work in the United States are asked in the application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Flexible PTO
Universal Paid Family and Caregiver Leave
Wellhub+ Gym Memberships
Pre-tax commuter benefits, HA, FSA plans
Company sponsored One Medical memberships and Citibike memberships
Medical Travel Benefits
JOON flexible lifestyle spending account with a monthly stipend
Stock Options
401k matching program
Company-sponsored social events for in-office and remote employees
Company-sponsored lunch for NY HQ employees