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Under the direction of the Director of Ambulatory Care Quality and Growth, the Population Health Analyst I will design and implement clinical and financial analyses to improve patient care and meet ...

Senior Population Health Analyst

Bronx, NY · On-site

$91K - $121K/yr

Under the direction of the Vice President, the Senior Population Health Analyst provides strategic, operational and managerial leadership to the department. They direct installation, configuration ...

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Senior Analyst Population Health

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$52.39 - $78.06/hr

Your work as a senior analyst with our population health department is no exception. As you determine data collection methodology, design and maintenance of data collection systems, and data analysis ...

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Senior Analyst Population Health

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$52.39 - $78.06/hr

Your work as a senior analyst with our population health department is no exception. As you determine data collection methodology, design and maintenance of data collection systems, and data analysis ...

Your work as a senior analyst with our population health department is no exception. As you determine data collection methodology, design and maintenance of data collection systems, and data analysis ...

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How much do population health analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for population health analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Population Health Analyst?

As a Population Health Analyst, your daily tasks often include collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets related to patient outcomes, healthcare utilization, and community health trends. You may be responsible for preparing reports, visualizations, and presentations that communicate key findings to clinical teams, administrators, or policy makers. Collaboration is common, as you'll work closely with data scientists, healthcare providers, and public health professionals to support population health initiatives. This role requires continuous learning to keep up with evolving data tools and healthcare regulations, making it both dynamic and impactful.

What is a Population Health Analyst job?

A Population Health Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets healthcare data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and support decision-making aimed at improving community health. They work with large datasets from electronic health records, claims data, and public health sources to assess risk factors and disparities. Their insights help healthcare organizations, government agencies, and policymakers develop strategies to enhance population health and reduce costs. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization tools, and knowledge of epidemiology are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Population Health Analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Population Health Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in epidemiology and biostatistics, and a relevant degree such as public health, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL, SAS, R, or Tableau, and knowledge of healthcare databases and reporting systems are often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to interpret and present complex data to diverse stakeholders are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for extracting actionable insights from health data to inform decision-making and improve population health outcomes.

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Population Health Analyst - Hybrid

Population Health Analyst - Hybrid

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.

Wallingford, CT • On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. (CHNCT) is currently seeking a Population Health Analyst for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program.

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a federal grant that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of the Director, Population Health, and in collaboration with the Population Health, Clinical and IT teams, the Population Health Analyst is responsible for reporting and analytics support on assigned projects including provider performance analysis, performance targets, quality measure performance, intervention outcomes, alternative payment models and other contractual deliverables.
  • In addition, the Population Health Analyst will support and promote the use of the predictive modeling tool, CareAnalyzer®, including monthly maintenance and validation, application updates, as well as reporting and ad-hoc analysis.

Tasks Performed:

  • Performs all aspects of data analyses (data acquisition, data management, documentation, visualization of results, evaluation and written interpretation of the data, and validation/testing); identifies data issues and performs research, design and analysis for creation of standard and ad-hoc reports.
  • Develops and implements advanced analytic and data mining methods.
  • Assists the Population Health team with monthly CareAnalyzer® maintenance and validation, application updates, and integrates CareAnalyzer® predictive modeling data into ad-hoc and routine reports.
  • Performs required analytics to support DSS special projects and grants (e.g. Maternity Bundle, AHEAD, Rural Health Transformation, etc.).
  • Supports Population Health Analytics team in developing alternative payment models including collaborating with external vendors and stakeholders, reporting and analysis of applicable key metrics, and other ad-hoc reporting as needed.
  • Collaborates with the Health Services, Provider Engagement Services and IT teams to improve the utility and user friendliness of customer facing applications, analysis and reporting.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts research and develops SQL and other programming routines to perform custom analyses of moderate to complex healthcare data, supporting program improvement initiatives.
  • Develops and provides summaries and ad-hoc reports for both internal and external clients.
  • In collaboration with the Director, Population Health analyzes performance results and delivers reports and profiles to customers related to the following: medical management; care management programs; disease management programs; clinical quality; member outreach; provider quality; and utilization management.
  • Provides analytic support for the Maternity Bundle, AHEAD, Rural Health Transformation, and other alternative payment models and projects.

Desired Education: Two to four years post-secondary schooling

Desired Degree: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

Desired Major: Business or health care-related discipline

Desired Job Experience: Minimum of one to three years of experience in health outcomes reporting and analysis, health economics, actuarial/underwriting, healthcare finance, or other related health plan reporting and analytics role required.

Other Qualifications: Familiarity with predictive modeling applications and HEDIS quality measures. Experience with report writing tools and visualization applications including SQL, Tableau and Qlik Analytics (working experience in dashboard generation). Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products specifically Access and Excel.


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