Job Description

Location: Hybrid (California)
Employment Type: Permanent

About SCAN Group:

At SCAN Group, we are more than just healthcare. We are a community-focused, not-for-profit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults. With over 285,000 members across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas, we are one of the nation's leaders in Medicare Advantage. For over 40 years, SCAN has been shaping the future of senior healthcare, creating innovative solutions, and leading the charge in value-based care.

Our talented and dedicated team of professionals is passionate about supporting seniors on their healthcare journey and driving innovation to better their lives. Are you ready to make a real impact?

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Senior Data Analyst on our Value-Based Healthcare Analytics team, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that support our value-based care partnerships with medical groups, provider associations, and integrated delivery systems. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in healthcare analytics and is passionate about using data to improve clinical and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the SME: Act as the go-to expert for value-based care analytics, answering methodological and business case questions related to risk management and utilization.

• Develop Actionable Models: Build and enhance financial models, reports, and dashboards to connect business outcomes with actionable insights, helping SCAN’s partners and leadership make data-driven decisions.

• Support Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to evaluate medical economics, analyze care standards variations, and assess clinical program performance for quality and financial outcomes.

• Enhance Reporting Systems: Lead the creation of regular and ad-hoc performance reporting, delivering data insights that drive continuous improvement and shape SCAN's value-based care strategies.

• Innovate and Implement: Research and deploy new tools, frameworks, and strategies to improve care delivery models and optimize the performance of value-based care arrangements.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with departments such as medical management, finance, network management, and risk adjustment to align data solutions with SCAN’s business objectives.

• Storytelling with Data: Present complex findings in clear, business-friendly language through engaging visualizations, dashboards, and presentations to stakeholders at all levels.

• Lead Projects and Mentorship: Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery, and provide mentorship to junior analysts to foster growth within the team.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field.

• Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in managed care analytics or healthcare data analysis.
  • Proven track record of engaging with value-based healthcare models and working with Medicare Advantage or similar programs.
  • Hands-on experience with Medicare Advantage data, medical economics, and utilization management analytics.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft SSMS, R, Python, Alteryx, and dashboard tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Familiarity with Snowflake and/or Databricks is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of healthcare informatics and medical coding (ICD, CPT, etc.) along with knowledge of Payer-Provider contracts.

• Analytical Expertise: Strong ability to conduct in-depth analysis on clinical episode groupers, risk segmentation, and cost-quality metrics.

• Communication Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present findings and make recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving & Leadership:

  • Ability to handle complex projects under tight deadlines while ensuring data quality.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff.

Why SCAN Group?

We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join SCAN, you become part of a team that's truly making a difference in healthcare for seniors. Here’s what you can expect when you join our mission-driven organization:

• Base Salary Range: $92,400 to $147,800 annually
• Annual Bonus Program: Performance-based rewards for your hard work
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes 11 holidays, floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust wellness program, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition: A culture that celebrates your contributions and milestones
• Work-Life Balance: A hybrid work model to support your personal and professional needs

Be Part of a Larger Mission:

At SCAN, we believe healthcare should empower older adults to live healthier, more independent lives. We are looking for data-driven innovators like you to join our team and help us continue this mission.

If you are ready to take your healthcare analytics career to the next level while making a lasting impact, apply now!

SCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.