Remote - Sr. Data Analyst - Clinical

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first.We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.Remote The Sr. Data Analyst Clinical is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining operational reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics that enable clinical and operational teams to monitor outcomes, utilization, quality, and execution in near real time. This role translates complex clinical and claims data into standardized, actionable reporting that supports performance management, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.Job Responsibilities:Operational Reporting & Performance MetricsDesign, build, and own standardized operational reports, dashboards, and scorecards for clinical, quality, and operational teamsDefine and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure clinical outcomes, quality, utilization, productivity, and program effectivenessPartner with stakeholders to translate business and clinical requirements into scalable reporting solutionsEnsure reporting solutions are reliable, repeatable, and aligned to operational workflows and decision-making needsDashboard Development & Data VisualizationDevelop intuitive, user-friendly dashboards that enable leaders and frontline teams to track performance and identify issues quicklyApply best practices in data visualization to clearly communicate trends, risks, and opportunitiesContinuously enhance dashboards based on user feedback and evolving business needsClinical, Quality & Utilization AnalyticsAnalyze clinical, claims, and encounter data to evaluate outcomes, quality performance, and adherence to clinical standardsIdentify variation in care, quality gaps, and utilization trends across populations, providers, and marketsSupport performance monitoring of clinical programs, internal teams, and operational workflowsAdvanced Analytics & Data ManagementDevelop and maintain complex SQL queries, datasets, and analytical models using large healthcare data sourcesEnsure data accuracy, validation, and documentation for all operational and analytical reportingSupport ad hoc and deep-dive analyses to explain performance trends and root causesCross-Functional PartnershipWork closely with Clinical Operations, Quality, Medical Economics, and Compliance teams to align metrics with strategic and operational prioritiesPresent dashboards, insights, and recommendations to clinical and executive leadershipSupport audits, performance reviews, and internal reporting through data-driven insightsTechnical & Analytical LeadershipServe as a subject matter expert for clinical operational reporting and performance measurementMentor junior analysts in reporting best practices and analytical rigorContribute to analytics standards, data governance, and metric definitionsJob Requirements:Experience:Required:5+ years of experience in healthcare analytics or clinical data analysisAdvanced proficiency in SQL and Excel; experience with SAS, R, or Python preferredStrong experience building dashboards and operational reporting using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker)Experience working with healthcare claims, encounter, and/or clinical dataAbility to translate complex data into clear, actionable insightsEducation / Training:Required:Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field; advanced degree preferredPreferred:Lean Six Sigma, other processes improvement certification, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM)Specialized Skills:Required:Medicare Advantage or managed care experienceExperience developing operational metrics for clinical, quality, or utilization management teamsFamiliarity with care management, utilization management, or clinical quality workflowsExperience supporting performance management, audits, or quality improvement initiativesEssential Physical Functions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; a