Senior Data Analyst, HEDIS Technical Lead - Denver Health Medical Plan Hybrid

We are recruiting for a motivated Senior Data Analyst, HEDIS Technical Lead - Denver Health Medical Plan (
* Hybrid Work Schedule *) to join our team!

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Job Summary

The Senior Data Analyst / HEDIS Technical Lead is responsible for the technical execution of the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) program for Denver Health Medical Plan. Responsibilities will include data ingestion, transformation, validation, run management, and submissions. This role ensures that all HEDIS data is accurate, complete, traceable, and audit-ready. This position plays a key role in driving performance improvement through rigorous data analytics, identification of trends and opportunities, and the development of actionable insights.
The Senior Analyst collaborates with clinical, operational, and technical teams as well as vendors and auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic execution of HEDIS initiatives across all product lines.

This role serves as the technical authority for how HEDIS is built, executed, and delivered, working in close partnership with the HEDIS Program Lead and project management.

Essential Functions
:

• Lead end-to-end HEDIS technical execution in accordance with NCQA technical specifications and regulatory timelines:
  
  * Serves as subject matter expert on HEDIS data methodologies, including Hybrid, Administrative and Electronic Clinical Data Systems (ECDS) collection methods.
  
  * Owns technical configuration and execution of HEDIS vendor platforms (e.g., Cotiviti):
  
  * Manages test, early production, and production run sequencing
  
  * Oversees ingestion of claims, encounters, enrollment, provider, and SDS data
  
  * Ensures data integrity, traceability, and documentation of data flows
  
  * Stay current on NCQA guidelines, CMS and state-specific requirements, and industry best practices. (40%)
• Management and incorporation of Supplemental Data Sources (SDS):
  
  * Leads technical implementation of new and existing SDS
  
  * Partners with business/clinical stakeholders to translate requirements into technical design
  
  * Supports mapping, validation, PSV preparation, and remediation
  
  * Troubleshoots SDS-related issues during runs and audit
  (10%)
• Owns technical Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing including data loads and transformation, measure output validation and variance analysis, CAHPS sample generation and technical files. Responsible for confirmation that technical outputs align with specifications and business expectations
  (10%)
• File management and execution of submissions:
  
  * Owns technical aspects of submissions, including Cotiviti output files, attest uploads, NCQA IDSS technical files (XML/CSV) and State submissions, as applicable
  
  * Annual NCQA HEDIS ROADMAP, HEDIS Audit, IDSS and related data submissions including the closure of Issue Log items and performing benchmarking of collected data.
  
  * Ensures submissions are complete, timely, and compliant (10%)
• Analyze HEDIS measure performance across Medicare, Medicaid, Exchange and Commercial lines of business; identify performance trends and root causes of underperformance. (10%)
• Partner with internal stakeholders, such as Quality Improvement, Population Health, Clinical Operations, HEDIS Team and IT, to support interventions aimed at improving HEDIS outcomes and identifying additional sources to obtain data. (10%)
• Develop methods and workflows to improve data mapping and accuracy, generation of performance reports, identification of gaps in care, and methods to identify new data sources, including processes to assist in the transition to FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards. (10%)

Education
:

• Bachelor's eegree public health, Health Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field required
• Master's preferred

Work Experience
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• 4-6 years experience in health care data analytics, with at least 3 years focused specifically on HEDIS or quality measurement reporting in a health plan or similar environment required
• 1-3 years strong SQL and data analysis skills including experience supporting data validation, QA/UAT, and/or audits required
• 1-3 years ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively across departments required

Licenses
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Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Strong knowledge of NCQA HEDIS specifications, CMS Star Ratings, and regulatory reporting to State and Federal programs.
• Direct experience with HEDIS software tools (e.g., Inovalon QSI-XL, Cotiviti, OnPoint, or other vendors).
• In-depth knowledge of HEDIS lifecycle, including NCQA IDSS submission formats and requirements.
• Familiarity with data from clinical systems (e.g., EMR/EHR), claims, encounters, and…