Overview GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Director or designee, the Sr. Healthcare Data Analyst needs to be insightful, detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical skills who is able to apply that skill set to data analysis, data mining and data management within a medically-oriented, dynamic analytic team. Responsibilities MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct advanced data mining as required by the program. * Lead analyses and produce standard reports using healthcare claims data which support the development, implementation, and monitoring of MassHealth programs. * Manipulate and build large datasets from claims and encounter data to support analyses through use of efficient SAS/SQL code. * Utilize strong analytic consulting skills, and a customer service focus in order to design and deliver analytic projects to client specifications. * Assist in the use of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. * Utilize and create testing measures to analyze large amounts of data. * Create algorithms to test and analyze multiple, large databases. * Develop analyses and present information using various tools including SAS, Business Objects, SQL and Cognos and MS Office. * Independently identify and report data patterns and abnormalities. * Provide analysis of key metrics and data trends. * Demonstrate exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills. * Test, track and monitor data for quality, integrity and trends. * Merge multiple databases and data sources to produce answers to complex business questions. * Demonstrate attention to detail and deliver quality work products. * Other responsibilities and projects as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in healthcare, health business administration, public health, public policy, statistics or similar discipline; or equivalent. * 5 years related or equivalent experience with proficiency in Medical Claims Analysis, Financial Data Analysis, and/or Transaction-Based Data Analysis * Advanced knowledge of data mining software tools such as SAS, SQL, BO, Cognos or similar * Advanced SAS/SQL programming skills * Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications * Ability to merge multiple databases and data sources to produce answers to complex business questions * Familiarity with coding systems (i.e., CPT, ICD9, ICD10) and hospital billing systems (DRGs). * Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, takes initiative and focuses on continuous improvement * Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced, work environment * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English in a clear, professional manner * Ability to travel between locations Additional Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's degree in a public policy, public administration, economics, health care administration, epidemiology, statistics, or a related field. * Strong critical thinking skills. * Previous work experience managing or mentoring junior analysts.