Remote Senior Data Analyst

Description:

• Kentro is hiring a Senior Data Analyst to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in analyzing clinical data and evaluating health informatics solutions.
• The qualified applicant will support the VA enterprise and should be skilled in reporting and analytics tools and methods.
• Responsibilities include developing and managing information for strategic decision-making, performing complex analyses, and communicating findings to business owners and senior leaders.
• The role involves conducting analyses, data research, data manipulation, risk assessment, solution development, and strategic alignment.
• The analyst will provide consulting and analytic services to leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data visualizations with meaningful insights.
• The position requires analyzing and interpreting data trends and patterns with performance objectives in mind and defining data assets to develop performance measurements, key performance indicators, and objectives.
• Experience in extracting and transforming data from the Veterans Affairs Corporate Data Warehouse is necessary.
• This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a quantitative field with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience creating and analyzing clinical data and developing data visualizations that communicate clinical outcomes, improvements, and costs.
• Advanced experience in handling complex data sets within large organizations, including data cleaning, transformation, and analysis, is essential.
• Advanced SQL development experience is required.
• Proficiency in business intelligence and data visualization platforms, preferably Power BI, is necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, and candidates must provide examples if chosen for an interview.
• A strong understanding of version control (i.e., git) is needed.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in Agile, SAFe Agile, VistA/CPRS, cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, and Databricks, and expertise in Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Forecasting, Simulation, and/or Predictive Modeling, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Programming skills in Python and/or R with a focus on data analysis, data science, or machine learning are preferred.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Benefits:

• Kentro offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, and a 401k with an employer match.
• Employees are eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development, with amounts fluctuating due to IRS limitations.
• The company is committed to supporting employees' professional growth and offers flexibility for taking courses or completing certifications.
• Kentro fosters a fun work environment with dedicated funds for activities such as virtual and in-person happy hours, holiday events, fitness and wellness events, and annual celebrations.
• The company also engages in community support through hosting and attending charity galas/events.
• Kentro is an equal opportunity employer, committed to compliance with VEVRAA and fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.