Data Analyst

Vālenz ® Health is the platform to simplify healthcare – the destination for employers, payers, providers and members to reduce costs, improve quality, and elevate the healthcare experience. The Valenz mindset and culture of innovation combine to create a distinctly different approach to an inefficient, uninspired health system. With fully integrated solutions, Valenz engages early and often to execute across the entire patient journey – from care navigation and management to payment integrity, plan performance and provider verification. With a 99% client retention rate, we elevate expectations to a new level of efficiency, effectiveness and transparency where smarter, better, faster healthcare is possible.


About This Opportunity:
As a Data Analyst, you’ll work directly with complex datasets to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across operational and reporting needs. You’ll regularly dive into the data to investigate trends, validate results, and resolve discrepancies that impact business performance and decision-making.

Things You’ll Do Here :

• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing actionable insights.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support data-driven decision-making.
• Design and optimize dashboards to improve data accessibility and reporting efficiency for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across multiple systems and business processes.
• Conduct file testing during implementations to validate data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Client Delivery, Data Integration, and Analytics, to enhance data workflows and processes.
• Investigate and resolve data-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Perform root cause analysis of data discrepancies and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor data pipelines, troubleshoot processing issues, and ensure timely resolution to maintain data reliability.
• Support automation and optimization of data-related tasks and reporting processes to improve efficiency.
• Assist in documenting data policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Participate in high-priority data requests, managing urgent tasks efficiently to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis to support strategic initiatives, business needs, and special projects.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

What You’ll Bring to the Team :

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in data analysis, data operations, or a related role.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying, data manipulation, and database management.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to create insightful reports and dashboards.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas for data analysis.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data governance best practices to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets and derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business recommendations.

A plus if you have:

• Experience with Python or R for data analysis.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Google BigQuery).
• Experience with Databricks for data processing and analytics.
• Background in healthcare data, financial data, or operations data.
• Experience working with APIs and integrating data from various sources.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).

Where You’ll Work: This is a fully remote position, and we’ll provide all the necessary equipment!

• Work Environment : You’ll need a quiet workspace that is free from distractions.
• Technology : Reliable internet connection—if you can use streaming services, you’re good to go!
• Security : Adherence to company security protocols, including the use of VPNs, secure passwords, and company-approved devices/software.
• Location : You must be US based, in a location where you can work effectively and comply with company policies such as HIPAA.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Valenz is proud to be recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Our team is committed to delivering on our promise to engage early and often for smarter, better, faster healthcare . With this commitment, you’ll find an engaged culture – one that stands strong, vigorous, and healthy in all we do.

Benefits

• Generously subsidized company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, with access to services through our own products, Healthcare Blue Book and KISx Card.
• Spending account options: HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
• 401K with company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible working environment
• Generous Paid Time Off to include vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program that includes professional counseling, referrals, and additional services
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts on phone plans, car rentals and computers
• Community giveback opportunities, including paid time off for philanthropic endeavors

At Valenz, we celebrate, support, and thrive on inclusion, for the benefit of our associates, our partners, and our products. Valenz is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates and to providing associates with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Valenz are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.