Skyward is hiring a
Data Analyst

Summary

Join Skyward IT Solutions as a Data Analyst supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by analyzing complex data and creating production code. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years of experience in data analysis, proficiency in SAS, R or Python, SQL, and strong analytical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the healthcare IT government industry
• Proficiency in using SAS, R or Python, performing large data analyses and statistical modeling for healthcare research or analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with large datasets
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams and present to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by disseminating data to researchers
• Create production code in SAS, R or Python in a cloud environment to support a CMS project using Medicare and/or Medicaid administrative data
• Create, review, and maintain analytic documentation, provide data interpretation and generate reports in support of proposed research questions
• Provide quality reviews on analyses and analytic programs to ensure consistency with specifications and collaborate with other team members
• Assist in developing statistical models and provide predictive analytic statistical support
• Communicate statistical and data-related concepts to a variety of stakeholders
• Use advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business decisions
• Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, efficiencies, and other business outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Benefits

$68,000 - $134,000 a year