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How much do qai jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for qai in Washington is $26.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.49 and $31.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a QAI?

A QAI (Quality Assurance Inspector) job involves evaluating products, services, or processes to ensure they meet established quality standards. QAIs conduct inspections, tests, and audits to identify defects or deviations from specifications. They document findings, recommend improvements, and collaborate with teams to maintain quality control. This role is common in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and software development. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of industry regulations are essential for success in this position.

What are some typical challenges faced by QA inspectors, and how can they be addressed?

QA Inspectors often face challenges such as identifying subtle defects, maintaining concentration during repetitive inspections, and staying updated on evolving quality standards. Addressing these challenges involves ongoing training, using advanced inspection tools, and employing systematic workflows to ensure consistency and accuracy. Collaboration with production and engineering teams is essential to quickly resolve quality issues and improve processes. By staying detail-oriented and proactive, QA Inspectors can help maintain product excellence and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

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

To thrive as a QA Inspector (QAI), you need a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of quality standards, and typically a background in fields such as manufacturing, engineering, or quality assurance. Experience with inspection tools and software, as well as certifications like ISO 9001 or Six Sigma, are commonly required. Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively distinguish top-performing QA Inspectors. These skills are vital to ensuring products meet stringent quality standards, minimizing defects, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

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Infographic showing various Qai job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $55,622 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Medicaid Economics Data Analyst - Full Time - Remote Role

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Sterling, VA โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description


Data Analyst III – Medical Economics
Location: Fully Remote (CST/EST preferred; CA candidates must start ~6:00am PST)
Type: Permanent
Salary: $85,000–$95,000 base + 8% target bonus 
Industry: Healthcare / Managed Care
Overview
We are expanding our Medical Economics team and are seeking a Data Analyst III with strong managed care analytics experience. This role focuses on Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace analytics, reimbursement methodologies, and financial performance insights that support affordability, quality, and MLR targets.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with large healthcare datasets, payment methodologies, and cross-functional stakeholders, with exposure to actuarial or medical economics workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace data to support medical cost, utilization, and reimbursement insights
  • Develop and maintain complex SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze large datasets
  • Perform financial and medical cost analyses related to payment and reimbursement methodologies (DRG, APC, EAPG)
  • Build and maintain Power BI dashboards using DAX and Power Pivot to track KPIs, MLR, and QAI initiatives
  • Create advanced Excel models using Pivot Tables, Power Query, nested formulas, and lookups to support financial modeling
  • Collaborate with Medical Economics, Actuarial, Finance, and other cross-functional teams
  • Support evaluation of Quality & Affordability Initiatives (QAI) and Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) performance
  • Ensure data accuracy through validation, reconciliation, and documentation

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance, or related field
    • Equivalent experience considered
  • 4+ years of experience working with large datasets, data management, and analytics
    • OR 2+ years of IT/data-focused experience with healthcare exposure
  • Strong experience in Managed Care / Medical Economics analytics
  • Demonstrated knowledge of payment and reimbursement methodologies (DRG, APC, EAPG)
  • Advanced SQL skills (complex SELECTs, multiple JOINs, subqueries)
  • Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
  • Power BI experience, including DAX and Power Pivot

Preferred / Nice-to-Have
  • Experience with actuarial or financial analytics in a healthcare setting
  • Exposure to Python and/or R
  • Consulting experience within managed care or medical economics

Additional Notes
  • No relocation available
  • No sponsorship
  • This is a new position due to team expansion
  • Candidates with actuarial-adjacent experience or prior medical economics consulting backgrounds have been especially successful in this team

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