Senior Associate - Data Analytics

We are seeking a Senior Associate - Data Analytics with expertise in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) within the US Healthcare industry. This role requires strong analytical, technical, and leadership skills to drive data-driven decision-making in areas like denials management, collections, write-offs, A/R (Accounts Receivable), and reimbursement trends. The ideal candidate will be proficient in SQL, Power BI/Tableau/QuickSight, ELT processes, and cloud-based data solutions while also possessing team management, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills. Key Responsibilities Analyze denial patterns, payer behavior, reimbursement trends, and collection efficiency to improve financial performance. Provide root cause analysis for denials, underpayments, and delays in claims processing. Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI, QuickSight focused on denials, collections, A/R aging, write-offs, bad debt, payment posting, and reimbursement rates. Identify opportunities to streamline RCM workflows through process automation and predictive analytics. Translate business needs into technical requirements, ensuring smooth execution of analytics solutions. Understand and analyze business metrics, extract relevant data, and create insightful visualizations in Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight. Convert and enhance existing Excel dashboards into Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and improved user experience. Work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources (AWS Redshift, Oracle, S3, SageMaker, Excel) to extract actionable insights. Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data pipelines to improve data processing. Identify, analyze, and correct data anomalies by reviewing reports, extracts, and performance indicators. Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and understand dashboard and reporting requirements. Provide recommendations for the design and implementation of data collection systems, analytics solutions, and strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and align with business objectives. Identify opportunities for process improvements by analyzing existing workflows, recognizing Excel/manual reports suitable for automation, and implementing automated solutions. Prioritize business needs, translating them into data-driven insights and reports. Provide recommendations for optimizing reporting processes and enhancing data visualization techniques. Responsible for regularly publishing scheduled reports and handling ad hoc reporting requests from business leaders. Required Qualifications and Skills 8+ years of experience in data analytics, RCM reporting, and business intelligence, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong domain expertise in RCM (US Healthcare) with hands-on experience in denials management, collections, A/R aging, write-offs, payment posting, and payer performance analytics. Advanced proficiency in SQL and database management. Expertise in Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight for dashboard development and visualization. Strong understanding of cloud-based data solutions such as AWS Redshift, Snowflake, and SageMaker. Experience in ETL/ELT processes, optimizing data ingestion and transformation workflows. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of data analysts. Strong communication skills with experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Experience in Python or R for advanced analytics is a plus.