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St. Barnabas

Population Health Analyst II

Bronx, NY · On-site

Under the direction of the Senior Population Health Analyst, the Population Health Analyst II leverages data-driven insights to enhance patient care, support Quality and Performance Improvement ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for population health data analyst in the United States is $82,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Population Health Data Analyst collects, processes, and interprets health-related data to identify trends, outcomes, and areas for improvement in patient care and community health. They use statistical analysis and data visualization tools to help healthcare organizations make informed decisions about resource allocation, policy development, and preventive strategies. Their work supports efforts to improve public health, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of care provided to various populations.

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Population Health Data Analysts often encounter challenges related to data standardization, data quality, and interoperability when integrating information from diverse sources such as electronic health records, claims databases, and public health registries. Each system may use different formats, coding standards, or collection methods, requiring analysts to spend significant time cleaning and harmonizing data before analysis. Collaborating closely with IT teams, clinical staff, and external partners is crucial for resolving data discrepancies and ensuring accurate, actionable insights. Addressing these challenges helps support effective population health management and informs decision-making for healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Population Health Data Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Population Health Data Analyst, you need a strong background in statistics, public health, and data analysis, typically supported by a degree in public health, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with data analytics tools like SQL, SAS, R, or Python, as well as experience with healthcare databases and data visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI, is essential. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top analysts apart by enabling them to interpret complex data and present actionable insights. These skills and qualities are crucial for accurately assessing population health trends and supporting data-driven healthcare decision-making.
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Senior Health Data Analyst I

Senior Health Data Analyst I

Partnership HealthPlan of California

Fairfield, CA • On-site

$106K - $138K/yr

Other

Medical

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Overview
The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst I contributes to the overall success of the organization by
developing analytic solutions that support activities related to health services utilization
management, care coordination, quality improvement and population health. Through analyzing
patient claims, member enrollment, and other data, the Senior Healthcare Data Analyst
participates in identifying progress, performance and opportunities for improvement on
programs, quality of care, patient experience, and other metrics. This position requires a
thorough understanding of healthcare data and workflows, combined with an extensive
experience working with large data sets, conducting data analysis, including standard statistical
software (SAS), and creating reports using Tableau.
Responsibilities
  • Works collaboratively with business partners, other analysts, and IT to gather and
    integrate data from disparate sources.
  • Responds to ad hoc data requests from business units and leadership
  • Assists in design and development of data collection strategies, aggregation, analysis,
    and reporting to ensure data integrity and enhance information value.
  • Participates in design and interpretation of data analyses; provides recommendations for
    improvement of data quality and reporting.
  • Helps build, manage, and/or enhance predictive models
  • Assesses reporting and automation requirements and develops appropriate solutions.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of health plan operations, including claims processing,
    utilization management, quality improvement activities and pay for performance programs.
  • Critically analyzes data, draws conclusions and effectively articulates results.
  • Presents data and conclusions to non-technical audience; uses data visualizations and
    summaries to highlight key findings.
  • Creates and maintains thorough and consistent documentation of programs used to
    create reports.
  • Manages and prioritizes workload while meeting deliverables and expectations.
  • Works autonomously and collaboratively with report requestors, providing guidance to
    define report requirements and validate results.
  • Works collaboratively across departments to understand and meet the organization's
    analytic needs.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs other assigned or needed activities required to assure success of the
    organization.
  • Participates in special projects as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

General Traits
  • Passionate about data, willing to acquire new skills and knowledge, flexible, self-motivated, and very curious.
  • Creative problem-solver, critical thinker, independent worker, data-driven mentality.
  • Communicates clearly and directly, relates well to others, engages people, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with concentration in health informatics, health administration, public health, computing, epidemiology, statistics or related field, Master's degree preferred. Minimum four (4) years of
experience in data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of major health plan operations: healthcare claims processing, membership, provider, and benefits; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent knowledge of data collection, analysis, statistics and data presentation with experience in data mining techniques and procedures. Experience using statistical packages for analyzing large data sets, SAS and/or SQL a plus. Experience working with administrative data, ideally health care data (Medicaid data a plus). Understanding of health data formats including claims, lab and pharmacy. Knowledge of clinical coding systems (e.g., ICD9, ICD10, CPT).
Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications
Proficiency in inferential and predictive statistical analysis. MS Office, Excel, SQL, SAS, Tableau.
Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
Performance Based Competencies
Ability to quickly acquire in-depth knowledge of various systems related to claims processing, membership, provider, and benefits at Partnership. Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interpret and
understand technical requirements. Excellent analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve data issues. Must be highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking. Must be willing and able to provide gracious assistance to users, providers, and other constituents of Partnership.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
More than 50% of work time is spent at a video display terminal.
All HealthPlan employees are expected to:
  • Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
  • Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
  • Maintain safe practices; and
  • Abide by the HealthPlan's policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated.

HIRING RANGE:
$106,667.05 - $138,667.16
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

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