Data Analyst - job 1 of 3

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Pasadena, CA that is seeking a Data Analyst responsible for driving strategic data-informed decisions, gathering data and information on target variables in an established systematic fashion, and preparing data for analytic efforts. The Data Analyst drives the execution of creative data analytic approaches leading to actionable outcomes across functional areas, business and/or clinical lines, interprets complex data analyses, and leads the development of advanced analytical and/or statistical models enabling informed business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies and evaluates emerging trends in health insurance and health care
• Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
• Communicating information and providing advise to drive projects forward
• Influencing team members within assigned unit
• Listening and responding to, seeking and addressing performance feedback
• Adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities
• Providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members
• Creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and develop weaknesses
• Adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
• Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area
• Promoting adherence to all procedures and policies
• Developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines
• Determining and carrying out processes and methodologies
• Coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals
• Partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions
• Solving complex problems
• Escalating issues or risks as appropriate
• Monitoring progress and results
• Recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities
• Evaluating recommendations made by others

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Social/Physical/Life Science, Business, or related field
• Experience in data analytics required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in one of the following preferred: Oracle Business intelligence (OBI), EMC Data Science Associate (EMCDSA), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Health insurance experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.