Data Systems Analyst (Healthcare)
 Advantage Technical | |
$58.00-$63.00
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paid holidays
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 May 20, 2026 | |
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Data Systems Analyst (Remote), must have extensive Healthcare Payor background.
Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time Rate: $58-63 an hour W2, Salary after conversion 130-145K range + bonus No Sponsorship or C2C available for this opening (W-2 Candidates only) Our Client is a mission-driven healthcare organization focused on delivering value-based care. Our data platform is central to our ability to improve patient outcomes and operate efficiently across clinical, operational, and payer systems. Role Summary The Data Systems Analyst leads the integration of healthcare payer data and internal enterprise systems into enterprise data platforms. This role is responsible for analyzing, mapping, validating, and standardizing payer feeds - including eligibility, claims, quality, and risk adjustment data - alongside internal systems such as EMR, CRM, and HR to maintain a reliable single source of truth supporting value-based care. The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare data knowledge, technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to grow within a complex and mission-driven data environment. Key Responsibilities Data Integration & Payer Feeds * Onboard and integrate payer feeds including eligibility (834/flat files), medical and institutional claims (837/flat files), HEDIS quality data, HIE, and risk adjustment/RAF datasets * Analyze and map data from external payer sources and internal systems (EMR, CRM, operational platforms) into the enterprise data model * Maintain source-to-target mappings, transformation logic, and standardized data definitions across payer and internal feeds * Identify payer-specific variations, data quality issues, and structural differences; support normalization within the data warehouse Data Quality & Governance * Validate data ingestion and transformations through profiling, reconciliation, and exception analysis * Define and implement data quality rules and monitoring frameworks for all critical data pipelines * Develop and enforce data governance policies including metadata management, lineage tracking, and compliance standards Collaboration & Delivery * Partner with data engineering and senior analysts to ensure scalable, accurate, and well-documented ingestion pipelines * Serve as subject matter expert for integrated payer and internal data, supporting analytics, reporting, and operational use cases * Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to document technical specifications, data elements, and business requirements * Translate clinical, operational, and business requirements into clear data and system specifications * Ensure assigned integration stories are delivered on time and fully prepared for engineering implementation Required Qualifications Education & Experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience * 4-5 years of experience in data warehousing, data integration, or business intelligence roles * Experience with healthcare payer data including 834, 837, HEDIS, pharmacy, census, and RAF datasets Technical Skills * Advanced SQL skills and strong understanding of relational database concepts * Deep working knowledge of enterprise data warehouse and data mart architecture * 2+ years of experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) * 1+ years of experience with data governance and data quality frameworks and tools (e.g., Atlan, Collibra, Alation) Process & Soft Skills * Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira * Proven ability to support integration projects and drive agile delivery * Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams * High level of ownership, initiative, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving #Techjobs #LI-SK1 The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies. Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. 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