Health Policy Data Analyst

Overview

At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs. 

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be part of an analytical team that supports public health systems management projects with a primary focus on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This team member will produce reports and insights that inform CMS policy. They will provide outstanding client service, as part of a small team of data analysts, interpret policy through data analysis, and utilize their strong Python data analysis skills.

Ultimately, success in this role comes from a combination of a passion for healthcare policy, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, top-notch data analysis and presentation skills, commitment to cross-functional teamwork, an outstanding client service ethic, clear and transparent communication with teammates, and a desire to consistently improve in an organization that is dedicated to excellence. Each day may require the candidate to:

• Learn and apply relevant federal policy and regulations to data analysis;
• Understand complex and organization-specific datasets;
• Perform analyses to answer routine and ad hoc questions about health systems, population health and regulatory compliance and be able to explain the significance of those analyses to non-technical stakeholders;
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures;
• Communicate with systems development experts to design tools and applications to automate the fulfillment of repeat requests;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence;
• Willingness to travel for client meetings or upon client request; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in health policy.
• 1-3 years experience writing automated processes in Python.
• 0-1 years experience in data analysis and reporting in client-facing role.
• Experience producing high quality analytical deliverables with both short-term (i.e., 1 hour) and longer-term (i.e., 1+ months) lead times.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT) skills required. Applicant may be required to perform demonstration of Excel or analytical skills.
• 1-3 years experience applying best in class coding practices such as Git or similar version control software.
• Quantitative or technical bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Superior communication and writing skills on technical subjects. Ability to provide narrative context of data analysis to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to absorb large amounts of new technical and policy knowledge without a lot of guidance.
• Comfortable operating in matrixed-cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering outstanding products and service that meet or exceed our client’s expectations.
• Ability to multi-task between complex projects during seasonal peak periods.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with audits, compliance, or monitoring.
• Experience communicating business requirements to system development experts.
• 3-5 years of experience analyzing any of the following (claims/encounter data, plan benefit package, enrollment, quality and/or provider data).
• 1-3 years experience in federal consulting performing in an analytic role.
• 3-5 years experience using Python.
• Experience building and overseeing automated data pipelines.

Disclaimer:  

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.  

The salary range for this position is- $69,000-$124,000