Summary

The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst provides data analysis support to the customer and is responsible for converting vendor-provided file specifications, layouts, and business requirements into detailed data mapping documentation that aligns source data elements with Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) structures and applicable business rules. Serving as a liaison among business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, this role helps ensure data is properly integrated, transformed, validated, and delivered within the enterprise analytics ecosystem. This position supports data quality and data stewardship functions to maintain data accuracy. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Healthcare Data Analyst uses analytic skills to offer data-driven conclusions and recommendations to business partners.

Job description

Overview

The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst provides data analysis support to the customer and is responsible for converting vendor-provided file specifications, layouts, and business requirements into detailed data mapping documentation that aligns source data elements with Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) structures and applicable business rules. Serving as a liaison among business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams, this role helps ensure data is properly integrated, transformed, validated, and delivered within the enterprise analytics ecosystem. This position supports data quality and data stewardship functions to maintain data accuracy. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Healthcare Data Analyst uses analytic skills to offer data-driven conclusions and recommendations to business partners.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in analytics, statistics, informatics, business, public health, or related field (Required)

Certification/Licensure

No specific certification or licensure requirements.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, business analysis, data mapping, ETL, data warehouse, or related data environments.
Must have advanced-level skills in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, data validation, Databricks.
Experience developing source-to-target mapping documentation, business requirements, and technical specifications.
Ability to interpret source system documentation, file specifications, data dictionaries and requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and documentation or collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence, or similar tools.
Looking for someone with experience solving business problems with data.
Experience supporting QA, UAT, production implementation, and post-deployment validation activities.
Experience working with healthcare, payer, claims, enrollment, provider, or other regulated data domains.
Ability to communicate findings clearly with operational, clinical, finance, or executive stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in analytics, statistics, informatics, business, public health, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, business analysis, data mapping, ETL, data warehouse, or related data environments
Advanced-level skills in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, data validation, Databricks
Experience developing source-to-target mapping documentation, business requirements, and technical specifications
Ability to interpret source system documentation, file specifications, data dictionaries and requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and documentation or collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence, or similar tools
Experience solving business problems with data
Experience supporting QA, UAT, production implementation, and post-deployment validation activities
Experience working with healthcare, payer, claims, enrollment, provider, or other regulated data domains
Ability to communicate findings clearly with operational, clinical, finance, or executive stakeholders

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
401(k)/403(b) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Military Leave
Educational Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Adoption Reimbursement
Fertility Reimbursement
Surrogacy Reimbursement
Emergency Backup Care
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual Discretionary Bonus

Company overview

Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.