Healthcare Business Analyst (W2 Only)

McLean, VA (100% Remote)

6 -12 Months Temp to Perm

Position Summary

The Senior Health Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the delivery, quality, and continuous improvement of operational reporting supporting healthcare programs and contractual requirements.

This role serves as a senior reporting lead and key stakeholder partner, ensuring accurate, repeatable, and scalable production of operational deliverables. The position requires strong healthcare domain knowledge, advanced technical reporting skills, independent ownership of reporting cycles, and strong stakeholder engagement. The analyst operates with a high degree of autonomy, independently managing complex reporting cycles while driving improvements in workflows, quality controls, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting Ownership & Delivery

Own end-to-end operational reporting cycles from intake through final delivery
Serve as the reporting lead for assigned programs or initiatives
Ensure timely production of contractual and operational reports
Design, produce, and maintain structured reporting deliverables (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
Monitor automated reporting processes and manage reporting calendars

Technical Execution & Data Integrity

Write and optimize complex SQL queries to support operational reporting
Apply healthcare data knowledge to understand database structures, joins, and data lineage
Validate data accuracy using structured QA processes
Troubleshoot reporting discrepancies and collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues
Translate healthcare operational workflows into report logic

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary reporting point of contact for assigned stakeholders
Gather reporting requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Clearly explain reporting outputs, trends, and findings to non-technical audiences
Draft executive-ready summaries and targeted operational reports
Manage and prioritize ad hoc reporting requests

Workflow Leadership & Process Improvement

Strengthen reporting workflows, templates, and quality standards
Improve documentation and ensure repeatability of reporting processes
Identify automation and standardization opportunities
Reduce delivery risk and improve reporting reliability
Support onboarding and mentorship of junior analysts

Compliance & Governance

Perform quality checks on analytics queries, dashboards, and reports
Maintain organized reporting artifacts and documentation
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, including HIPAA and data security requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience
7+ years of analytics or operational reporting experience
Experience in healthcare or managed care environments
Strong understanding of healthcare data models and database navigation
Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL (MS SQL or Oracle SQL)
Experience with reporting tools such as SSRS, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
Demonstrated expertise drafting operational and executive-ready reports
Strong analytical reasoning and data interpretation skills
Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of data warehouse and business intelligence methodologies
Experience with QA workflows and validation frameworks
Familiarity with data management tools and data modeling concepts
Experience working with Salesforce CRM/ERP or other healthcare applications
Behavioral health, EAP, or population health analytics experience