Lead Analyst - Data

Lead Analyst - Data in Remote, | Information Systems at Ascension

• Lead analytics and reporting for VBC Quality programs, including Stars and HEDIS measures, payer scorecards, improvement points, and performance forecasting.
• Develop and maintain advanced SQL queries, Python scripts, and dashboards (Tableau, Google Sheets) to measure quality performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate complex business needs into actionable insights and deliverables, including reporting tools, forecasting models, and payer-aligned scorecards.
• Collaborate with national, regional, and market leaders (clinical, operational, actuarial, and payer partners) to drive improvement strategies across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, ACA, and commercial quality programs.
• Monitor industry and regulatory updates (e.g., CMSv26 Stars specifications, HEDIS changes) and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Coordinate across functional and technical teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and optimization of reporting processes.
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency and data quality.
• Support payer performance reviews and audits, ensuring analytics align with contractual obligations and national quality strategies.
• Mentor analysts and serve as subject matter expert in Stars/HEDIS measurement, forecasting, and payer-aligned quality performance analytics.
• Translate business requests into actionable reports

• Minimum of 4 years of healthcare analytics experience preferred
• At least 2 years of experience with payer quality programs (Stars, HEDIS, Medicaid MCO, ACA QRS, or commercial quality).
• Leadership or mentoring experience preferred.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.