IT Business/Data Analyst

IT Business/Data Analyst

18 month contract

Local candidates preferred

Pay Rate: $70 per hour

***US PERSONS ONLY. NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.***

***NO CORP TO CORP.***

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, healthcare administration, data science, or a related discipline

Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and at least one statistical programming language (Python/R)

Familiarity with healthcare, pharmacy, or claims/dispensing operational data

1–3 years of work experience in a HIPAA covered entity

Ability to complete and maintain all required data privacy, HIPAA, and covered-entity compliance training, and to handle protected health information (PHI) per established policies

Preferred Qualifications

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and business acumen

Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority

High learning agility and adaptability in ambiguous environments

Working understanding of HIPAA/PHI handling and data-governance constraints, including manufacturer vs. covered-entity data separation

Position Description

This role plays a critical role in executing the operational and analytical foundation of pharmacy dispensing and fulfillment operations. This position partners closely with the existing Performance Operations analysts to expand capacity on operational metric development, automation, and quality validation across dispensing data sources. The role is positioned within the covered entity to enable patient-level operational analysis under appropriate governance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and execution skills while maintaining rigorous compliance with data-handling/sharing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute and Maintain Dispensing & Operational Data

Support recreation, validation, and maintenance of operational metrics from platform usage and pharmacy fulfillment data to improve automation, accuracy, and quality

Ensure data availability, quality, and compliance across dispensing data workstreams

2. Monitor and Report Performance Metrics

Create and Deploy operational dashboards for consumption within the Covered Entity

Track and report performance metrics to inform stakeholders; ensure timely, accurate updates to reporting tools

Contribute to consolidated, cross-source dispensing/reporting views supporting filtering, grouping, and finance reporting needs

3. Deliver Actionable Insights and Operational Support

Conduct analyses using SQL and Excel to measure operational performance and surface trends or opportunities

Translate data into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders

Support issue resolution through data-driven problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration, including urgent operational challenges

Contribute to KPI and data-strategy documentation

4. Data Governance & Compliance

Handle PHI and other sensitive data strictly per HIPAA, covered-entity policies, and established data-governance guidance

Respect manufacturer vs. covered-entity data-separation requirements, particularly around partner-level and patient-level data