Data Systems Analyst

Data Systems AnalystSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Data Systems Analyst for a remote opportunity with one of our premier clients in the Healthcare industry. The Data Systems Analyst leads the integration of healthcare payer and internal enterprise data into the organization's enterprise data platforms. This role is responsible for analyzing, mapping, validating, and standardizing payer data—including eligibility, claims, quality, and risk adjustment feeds—as well as data from internal systems such as EMR, CRM, and HR platforms. The Data Systems Analyst will help establish and maintain a reliable, standardized single source of truth to support value-based care initiatives and enterprise decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong healthcare data knowledge with technical expertise in data mapping, integration, validation, and data quality, along with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a complex, mission-driven data environment.Key Responsibilities:Onboarding and integration of various payer feeds, including eligibility (834 or flat files), medical and institutional claims (837 or flatfiles), HEDIS quality data, HIE, and risk adjustment and RAF related datasetsAnalyze and map data from external payer sources and internal systems such as EMR, CRM, and operational platforms into the enterprise data modelMaintain source to target mappings, transformation logic, and standardized data definitions across payer and internal feedsIdentify payer specific variations, data quality issues, and structural differences, and support normalization within the data warehouseValidate data ingestion and transformations through profiling, reconciliation, and exception analysisPartner closely with data engineering and senior analysts to ensure scalable, accurate, and well documented scenario documents and ingestion pipelinesServe as a subject matter expert for integrated payer and internal data, supporting analytics, reporting, and operational use casesLead discovery sessions with customers to document technical specifications, data elements, and business requirementsSupport translation of clinical, operational, and business requirements into clear data and system specificationsDefine and implement data quality rules and monitoring frameworks for all critical data pipelinesDevelop and enforce data governance policies, including metadata management, lineage tracking, and compliance standardsEnsure assigned integration stories are delivered on time and are fully prepared for engineering implementationJob Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience4-5 years of experience in data warehousing, data integration, or business intelligence rolesExperience working with healthcare payer data, including experience working with 834, 837, HEDIS, pharmacy, census and RAF datasets Advanced SQL skills and strong understanding of relational database conceptsDeep working knowledge of enterprise data warehouse and data mart architecture1+ years of working experience with data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Catalog, Atlan, Collibra, Alation) and data quality frameworks.2+ years of experience of cloud-based data platforms like snowflakeSolid SQL skills and understanding of relational database conceptsFamiliarity with scrum/agile methodologies and tools such as JiraProven ability to support integration projects and drive agile deliveryStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teamsStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to ownershipHigh level of ownership, initiative, and attention to detailPhysical and Mental Requirements:• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods. • Visual acuity and fine motor skills. • Ability to travel as needed.