Data Quality Analyst - Healthcare

Job Description

Job Title: Data Quality Analyst

Location: 50 Water Street, Fl 7, New York, NY (Hybrid)

Schedule: 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)

Contract Duration: 2 months contract with possibility of extension

Job Summary

Join the Test and Trace Corps Data, Analytics, and Product Development Team as a Data Quality Analyst. Reporting to the Data Quality Unit Director, you'll ensure data accuracy, completeness, and usability to support public health initiatives. Validate datasets, clean large volumes, audit QC, and collaborate across teams to mitigate issues and drive programmatic effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Standardize data handling/classification; develop processes for meaningful analysis.
• Validate data completeness/accuracy per guidelines; improve workflows with providers.
• Identify/mitigate data issues with data staff, scientists, and analysts.
• Advise on protocols for data cleanliness; clean large datasets timely.
• Audit/report QC for analyses, visualizations, and Test and Trace needs.
• Support claims-related inquiries: Respond to provider written inquiries, perform IMAX/TXEN data entry/adjustments, track resolutions, and handle follow-ups.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s in Public/Business Admin 4 years management analysis (2 supervisory/admin); OR
• Bachelor’s 5 years (3 supervisory/admin); OR equivalent.
• NYC residency preferred.

Skills & Tools:

• General: SQL, R, Python, Excel, data analytics tools.
• Required: MetroPlus claims processing (IMAX/TXEN), high-volume inquiries, claim adjustments.
• Preferred: Autonomous analytical thinking, non-technical communication, strong QC/attention to detail.
• Excellent written/verbal skills; problem-solving; customer service for providers.

Additional Details

• Non-patient facing; English fluency required.
• Knowledge of MetroPlus benefits, claims protocols a plus.