Data Analyst

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Job Code: DATANLST Reports To: Manager, Data Services Base Location: AZ or CO Work Status: Virtual Office Minimum Starting Monthly Range: $5,757 Hiring Range (Monthly Pay): $5,757 - $6,583 Full-time / Part-time Full-time Exempt / Non-Exempt Exempt Risk Designation: Extremely High Summary The Data Analyst will work as part of the Data Services team under the direction of the Manager, Data Services to implement, maintain, and support Contexture's reporting solutions. This role will translate approved report specifications into production ready reports, supporting report automation activities, and ensuring timely delivery of reporting products to internal and external stakeholders. This position serves as a technical resource for report development and implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational reporting standards. This position is based in Phoenix Arizona; Denver Colorado; or Grand Junction, Colorado and requires local residency in one of these base locations. Our strategic flexibility allows for local work from home opportunities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Develop, implement, and maintain reports based on approved business and technical specifications. Support report implementation activities, testing, and customer onboarding for new reports. Support internal and external customers in data analysis and reporting activities, including in-depth analysis of source data. Develop and maintain SQL queries, data extracts, and report logic required for report production. Execute report validation and quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy and completeness of report outputs. Support recurring production and delivery of reports to customers and internal stakeholders. Troubleshoot report issues, research data discrepancies, and implement corrective actions. Assist in the research, data analysis, data measurement, and data reporting methodologies, technologies, and tools. Maintain report documentation, technical specifications, and operational procedures. Analyze clinical, claims, SDOH, operational, and financial data to support reporting requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and supporting reporting solutions, data extracts, and analytical deliverables. Experience supporting recurring report production, report distribution, and operational reporting processes. Experience creating and maintaining report specifications. Experience working with relational databases and analytical datasets to support reporting, business intelligence, and data analysis. Hands-on experience with data extraction from data sources using analysis tools and programming languages, specifically Python and SQL. Ability to understand and analyze various data domains, including clinical, claims, social determinants of health (SDOH), financial, and operational data. Ability to validate data accuracy, identify data quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Practical experience with industry-accepted standards, best practices, and principles for implementing well-designed data analysis and reporting solutions. Technical Skills and Experience: Experience working with large and complex datasets that are both structured and unstructured data Required Languages: Python and SQL Required Libraries: PyData stack Data storage experience with Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and Snowflake SQL query development using query planning and optimization techniques File manipulation across varied file types, encodings, formats, and standards Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), version control, and release management Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 (Health Level 7), FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources), CDA (Clinical Document Architecture), etc. Knowledge of healthcare clinical code sets such as LOINC, SNOMED, CPT, ICD-10, etc. Strong understanding of project management disciplines such as Agile and Waterfall. Ability to translate business requirements and technical specifications into accurate and scalable reporting solutions. Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment while consistently meeting strict service level agreement performance requirements. Ability to work independently as well as ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain data findings and reporting outputs to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 toolset (OneDrive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Education/Experience Minimum of 3+ years of experience working in data-related positions with increasing responsibility and scope of duties; specifically, 2+ years working with relational databases, 2+ years working with analytical data. A Bachelor’s Degree is required with a concentration in a data-related field such as Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position may require occasional availability for after-hours work, outside of regularly scheduled hours. The position may require ability to periodically drive to and from clients, conferences and / or events; and / or limited travel. This position is expected to be exposed to, process, or handle sensitive information including but not limited to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial information, etc. As such, the holder of this position is expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance expectations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the role: Frequent communication and information exchange. Regular movement within the office to access equipment and materials. Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time). Continuous use of computers and office equipment (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer). Frequent handling of materials up to 10 lbs; occasional handling up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and / or qualifications associated with the job. Benefits: The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package. For details, please request a Benefit Summary from our Benefits Department. The organization is an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer . We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other status protected by law or regulation. #internalonly #LI-DNI