Data Analyst I

About the Role

eSimplicity is seeking a Data Analyst to support government programs by analyzing data, addressing data quality issues, and translating stakeholder requirements into practical reporting solutions. This full-time role involves working with Medicaid and CHIP data, developing reports and dashboards, supporting database activities, and coordinating project tasks. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build working knowledge of program data models, reports, and business requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team procedures supporting state programs.
• Develop a basic understanding of relevant project tools, including business intelligence platforms, cloud service consoles, databases, and SQL queries as needed.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into well-defined solutions, including reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with the team to analyze Medicaid and CHIP data and metrics, identify the causes of data quality issues, and recommend solutions.
• Document relevant findings and share knowledge with team members.
• Communicate complex data issues and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Assist experienced database analysts and programmers with database design, implementation, and maintenance, data element collection, and database specifications.
• Help develop, maintain, and manage the data dictionary.
• Coordinate project activities to support timely project completion.
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including arranging meetings, tracking progress, and maintaining documentation.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional experience.
• Experience analyzing and visualizing data.
• Strong ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and projects.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Resourceful, curious, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project management software, status reporting, scheduling, project management, implementation, and administration.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe.
• Experience working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or within the healthcare industry.
• Experience with data visualization tools, including creating and maintaining dashboards.
• Experience with data management systems and analytical or statistical tools.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, identify improvement opportunities, and answer business questions.
• Experience identifying, designing, and implementing internal process improvements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range of $51,600–$65,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Additional wellness and employee support programs.
• Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

Work Arrangement

• Remote work environment operating within the Eastern Time Zone.
• Expected working hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern, unless otherwise directed by the manager.
• Occasional travel for training and project meetings, estimated at less than 5% annually.

Security Clearance Requirements

All candidates must pass the U.S. Federal Government Public Trust clearance process.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or qualify for clearance through the Foreign National Government System.

Foreign national candidates must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the previous 5 years, hold a valid, unexpired passport from their country of birth, and provide appropriate visa or work permit documentation.

About the Company

eSimplicity is a digital services company that partners with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of Americans. Its work supports a range of communities, including veterans, service members, children, families, and seniors. The company's engineers, designers, and strategists develop intuitive products and services that help federal agencies address complex challenges and modernize their operations.

Reasonable Accommodation

eSimplicity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

eSimplicity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.