About arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex, a leading healthcare innovation company dedicated to transforming the way medical data drives quality improvement and patient outcomes. At arenaflex, we believe that data is the cornerstone of modern healthcare excellence. Our mission is to leverage advanced analytics and cutting-edge technology to create meaningful insights that enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient experiences, and drive operational efficiency across the healthcare ecosystem.
As part of our continued growth and commitment to data-driven healthcare solutions, we are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Healthcare Data Analyst to join our dynamic Analytics and Business Intelligence team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a data professional who is passionate about healthcare analytics and wants to make a tangible difference in patient care while advancing their career with a forward-thinking organization.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of arenaflex's healthcare quality improvement initiatives, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain data infrastructure that powers critical reporting and analytics capabilities. You will have the opportunity to work with massive healthcare datasets, implement best practices in data engineering, and contribute to insights that directly impact healthcare quality metrics and patient outcomes.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Analyst who possesses deep expertise in data engineering, ETL/ELT processes, and business intelligence tools. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and have a proven track record of delivering data-driven solutions in healthcare or related industries.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining connectivity with our team members across the organization. You will play a pivotal role in advancing arenaflex's data and analytics capabilities, supporting our healthcare quality improvement program, and enabling data commercialization initiatives that drive both clinical and business value.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Healthcare Data Analyst at arenaflex, you will be responsible for leading and contributing to complex data projects that support our healthcare quality improvement and analytics initiatives. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with IT and Analytics Teams: Work closely with arenaflex's internal IT information design and analytics teams to execute and maintain data infrastructure conditions that enable report automation for our Healthcare Quality Improvement program and data commercialization efforts.
- Lead Cross-Functional Data Initiatives: Partner with a diverse team of data professionals, BI engineers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to deliver actionable performance insights across arenaflex Health. This collaboration will span multiple departments and require effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Drive Data and Insights Delivery: Lead the delivery of arenaflex Health data and insights-driven projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate data availability for reporting and analytical purposes. This includes managing both long-term strategic data initiatives and ad-hoc analysis requests.
- Support Data Operations: Engage in ongoing data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and data warehousing activities to meet arenaflex Health's reporting and analytical requirements. This involves maintaining existing data pipelines while developing new solutions to address evolving business needs.
- Design Data Architecture: Plan, develop, and deploy layered databases and data pipelines that support reporting and analysis projects. Create robust, scalable data structures that enable efficient data retrieval and analysis across the organization.
- Establish Data Standards: Develop data staging and pre-processing standards for populating logical and physical data models attached to report-specific working tables. This includes creating standards for both enterprise business intelligence and predefined reporting solutions.
- Implement Best Practices: Apply data extraction, transformation, and loading best practices to integrate large datasets from various internal production system sources and third-party files. Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency throughout the data pipeline.
- Perform Data Analysis: Conduct comprehensive data profiling and analysis across internal production systems, manually maintained data, and standard healthcare datasets including member eligibility, clinical claims, pharmacy claims, and HEDIS ECDS files.
- Develop Automation Tools: Create internal tools for automating all development-related activities including data processing, quality assurance, data validation, and other repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:
- SQL Expertise: Proven hands-on experience writing and tuning SQL-based ETL/ELT scripts. Candidates should be comfortable with complex queries, stored procedures, performance optimization, and troubleshooting data pipeline issues.
- Cloud Data Platform Experience: Experience designing and deploying logically separated data environments using ETL/ELT services. Proficiency with platforms such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Snowflake is essential. Candidates should understand cloud-based data architecture and be able to recommend appropriate solutions for various use cases.
- Business Intelligence Tools: Experience providing thought leadership and presenting semantic data layer enhancements related to BI technology platforms such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker. Strong understanding of data visualization best practices and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with technical teams, internal stakeholders, clients, and vendor partners. Must be comfortable presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Business Acumen: Minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace. Understanding of how data analysis impacts business outcomes and the ability to align data solutions with organizational objectives.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct management, indirect leadership, and/or cross-functional team leadership experience. Demonstrated ability to mentor team members, lead projects, and drive results through others.
- Travel Capability: Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes, including both in-state and out-of-state travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with the following additional qualifications will be given preferential consideration:
- Industry Certification: Data Management Certified Analysis Professional (CAP) or equivalent data management certification.
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with pharmacy, healthcare, and clinical research concepts. Understanding of healthcare data standards, claims processing, and quality measurement frameworks such as HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set).
- Advanced Analytics Experience: Experience with predictive analytics, statistical modeling, or machine learning applications in healthcare settings.
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
At arenaflex, we are committed to the professional development and career growth of our team members. As a Senior Healthcare Data Analyst, you will have access to numerous opportunities for advancement and skill development:
- Technical Leadership Path: Develop into a subject matter expert and technical lead for data engineering initiatives, with opportunities to mentor junior analysts and guide architectural decisions.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Gain exposure to various business units and healthcare domains, broadening your understanding of the healthcare industry and data applications across different functional areas.
- Continuous Learning: Access to professional development resources, training programs, and certification support to enhance your technical and leadership skills.
- Innovation Opportunities: Chance to propose and implement innovative data solutions, tools, and processes that can transform how arenaflex approaches healthcare analytics.
- Career Advancement: Potential progression into senior management roles, such as Analytics Manager, Director of Data Engineering, or other leadership positions based on performance and career goals.
Work Environment and Culture
arenaflex fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. Our culture is built on trust, transparency, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do. As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- Remote Flexibility: The ability to work remotely with flexible scheduling options, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while staying connected with your team.
- Team Collaboration: Regular team meetings, cross-functional projects, and collaborative problem-solving sessions that foster innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Modern Tools and Technology: Access to cutting-edge data engineering tools, cloud platforms, and business intelligence technologies to support your work.
- Inclusive Culture: A workplace that values diversity and inclusion, where every team member feels respected and empowered to contribute their best ideas.
- Work-Life Balance: Competitive paid time off, holidays, and employee wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise you bring to arenaflex:
- Annual Salary: Starting at $75,000 per year, with opportunities for performance-based increases and bonuses.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan with company match to help you save for the future.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
- Employee Perks: Various employee perks and discounts across categories such as wellness, travel, and entertainment.
Join Our Team
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare through data-driven insights? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your technical expertise can shine? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at arenaflex.
As a Senior Healthcare Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in transforming healthcare data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and drive organizational success. This is your chance to join a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in healthcare through the power of data.
We encourage qualified candidates to apply online today. At arenaflex, we believe that great talent deserves great opportunities, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare analytics.
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.