Data Analyst

Job Summary

The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, processing and analyzing data to provide actionable insights that support strategic decision‑making. The role serves the division through statistical data analysis, identification of existing issues, and support of divisional strategies of process and technology innovation and profitable growth to ensure continued quality improvement and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. This includes analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing claims, clinical, and/or operational data from various sources and recommending best approaches for intervention.

Employees are expected to be located in Wisconsin and within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters for hybrid work (2 days a week). Remote work is available in approved states:
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Salary Range: 60,. The base pay may vary within the posted range based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Create, test, and deploy models, reports, and analyses.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data needs and recommend analytical approaches.
• Analyze data trends to identify patterns, outliers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or participate in projects to ensure requests are completed efficiently and accurately in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assist in ad‑hoc data requests for operational areas and Medicare contract requirements.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement changes.
• Research and master new industry analytical techniques and business intelligence tools.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with company and industry standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year or more of experience querying, reshaping, and visualizing data and systems.
• Proficiency with business intelligence/analytical tools and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAP Business Objects, SQL, Power BI, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Ability to interpret analytic results and create summarizations for presentations.
• Proficiency with MS O365 applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Master’s degree.
• Basic understanding of health insurance systems and the claims processing workflow.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, or healthcare claims.
• Experience in a clinical or business data analytics role.

• Wired (ethernet) internet connection from router to computer.
• High speed cable or fiber.
• Minimum 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream internet connection.
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• Remote and hybrid work options available.
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities.
• 401(k) with 100% match for the first 3% of salary and 50% match for the next 2% (100% vested immediately).
• Competitive paid time off.
• Health, dental insurance, and telehealth services start Day 1.
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs.

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