Data Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate data analysis and research initiatives.

• Convert extensive and varied datasets into practical insights.

• Facilitate data-informed decision-making for Avar Consulting's engagement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Analyze administrative claims and survey data.

• Utilize statistical methods and advanced analytical techniques.

• Evaluate data quality, pinpoint deficiencies, and suggest enhancements.

• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover issues, limitations, trends, and population characteristics.

• Organize and oversee large-scale datasets for analytical models.

• Create data visualizations.

• Convey complex analytical results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 2 years of pertinent experience in data analysis.

• Proficient in identifying, collecting, aggregating, manipulating, and processing intricate datasets.

• Familiarity with administrative claims data and survey methodologies, including the interpretation and assessment of survey results.

• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

• Experience in monitoring data quality, identifying shortcomings, and proposing improvements.

• Skilled in conducting exploratory data analysis to determine data issues, limitations, trends, and population characteristics.

• Experienced in preparing and managing extensive datasets for statistical, financial, actuarial, clinical, or other analytical frameworks.

• Proficient in programming languages and analytical tools.

• Experience with Python, SQL, and/or R is preferred.

• Proven capability to employ advanced analytical techniques, including statistical analysis and machine learning.

• Demonstrated experience in developing data visualizations and conveying complex analytical findings to a range of audiences.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred but not mandatory.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; base plan employee premiums fully covered by the company.

• Employer-funded life and disability insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee discounts.

• 11 federal holidays.

• PTO accrual with the option to carry over unused days.

• 401(k) Plan with annual contributions from the company.

• Company-sponsored Cash Balance Plan.

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent, Transit.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Support for training and development.

• Competitive salary package.

• Comprehensive benefits package.