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Senior Data Analyst

WSHA Legal Address - Seattle, WA 98101-3232

Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $89,556.00 - $143,310.00
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Category: Information Technology

Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, ADD, Supplemental Life and ADD, FSA (Dependent/Health), Safe Harbor 401K with Match, Vacation 2-4 weeks, End of year Wellness Week from 12/25 and 1/2, 9 Holidays, 2 Personal Holidays, EAP, and Travel Assistance.

The Senior Data Analyst gathers requirements, develops and prepares information, and analyzes health care discharge data, quality, and financial data from conceptualization through dashboard delivery to members. The role leads data collection, data structuring, querying, and dashboarding.

As directed by leadership, this position interprets and provides complex data analysis, specialized reports, dashboards, and ensures highly reliable and accurate data. Responsibilities include developing visualizations, collaborating with members on product logistics, delivering content through Tableau Server & Interworks, and creating educational materials for training on data analysis and measure definitions.

• Perform complex data analysis and reporting to support Association staff and members.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and enhance analysis with additional insights.
• Develop, prepare, and present specialized reports and dashboards for dissemination to Association members at state, hospital, and unit level.
• Analyze data and provide various reports for different scenarios to reflect solutions/recommendations in response to anticipated and unanticipated fluctuations for members, interpreting data analysis and developing related communications.
• Support monthly data collection process, and continuously address and clarify data related inquiries as needed.
• Perform routine data validation and integrity checks with fully documented processes to ensure highly reliable data accuracy.
• Develop new dashboards and visualizations to help communicate and clarify the data.
• Research new data sources and healthcare trends to continuously develop the Association’s reporting capacity.
• Develop appropriate methodologies for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Efficiently query and structure the data to be integrated in Tableau dashboards.
• Make recommendations to enhance data structures within Snowflake.
• Create educational materials and conduct training on understanding data, analysis, and definition of the measures one-on-one and in groups.
• Engage members and staff through targeted communication, listening sessions, and online or in-person trainings to improve utilization of dashboards and other content.
• Conduct individual project reviews, as required, to assess overall project quality, efficiency, and compliance with requirements.
• Advise data analysts on their projects and provide feedback when directed by Senior Director.
• Work with customers to develop and understand product specifications.
• Provide technical support, including troubleshooting with users.
• Support Association executive leadership with data analysis and logistics.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement through data analysis and address risks or potential issues that might impact Association members.
• Recommend innovative ideas, processes and/or procedures for enhancements, and modifications to improve existing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required at the time of hire.
• Minimum of four years data analysis experience in a professional office setting.
• Proficient with database applications (Snowflake, SQL Server, or Redshift, etc).
• Advanced skills in SQL (T-SQL, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, etc).
• Advanced skills in visualization applications (Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, etc).
• Proficiency with open‑source coding languages (Python, R, etc).
• Experience working with APIs.

• Proficiency with a variety of information systems and data files, including large and complex files, analyzing file structure, using and creating file layouts, transforming raw data into finished products.
• Ability to work independently, with experience working in a team environment.
• Demonstrates strong conceptual and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to navigate a variety of technological and computer‑based tools including printers/copiers, internal database and phone/web conferences.
• Demonstrate analytical and conceptual skills, knowledge of healthcare domain and clinical data sets and the ability to balance theory with practical reality.
• Maintains a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative, and a high standard of ethics.
• Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Strong customer service orientation, with high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to navigate a variety of technological and computer‑based tools.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner to colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to communicate and interact with people from diverse backgrounds in a sensitive and positive manner.
• Ability to deal simultaneously with several issues or problems.
• Ability to appropriately represent WSHA as necessary both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, co‑workers, and members.

The position requires frequent use of a computer and exposure to a normal office environment. The employee is required to talk and hear on the telephone and in person with individuals and groups. The work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level. The staff member attends core business hours and occasionally extends beyond the standard business day.