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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Payer Contracting Data Analyst - **Company:** Scripps Health - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,453.0 - $155,834.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation Languages, Data Mart, Payment Systems, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17726935?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17726935%2FSenior-Payer-Contracting-Data-Analyst-California-San-Diego ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in business, math or health administration. * 3 years broad-base healthcare experience with knowledge of healthcare products and services knowledge. * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SQL and data manipulation. * Excellent communication skills and exceptional relationship-building skills. * Strong SQL and data manipulation skills, Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Strategic and critical thinking skills. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: * Master's degree in business, health administration, math or statistics preferred. * Knowledge and understanding of EPIC, Business Intelligence reporting technologies, and data mart technologies and principles. * Strong understanding of healthcare payer systems, reimbursement models, and insurance policies. * Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, facility revenue codes and healthcare claims data; experience with billing/payment systems. * Experience maintaining expected reimbursement in contract management systems (e.g., EPIC). * Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions. * Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards., * Proficiency in Strata Axiom contract management software and Epic EHR, including Cogito - Slicer Dicer ## Description The Payer Relations team plays a critical role in advancing Scripps Health's financial strategy and long-term growth. We are looking for a Data Analyst to support our vision to transform payer relationships from transactional to strategic by leveraging data and analytics to predict, model and secure optimal reimbursement terms while achieving sustainable net revenue growth and margin targets. Responsibilities include: * Responsible for transforming complex payer data into actionable insights that drive smarter contract decisions. * Analyze complex data sets, proactively explore insights, and clearly communicate findings to both clinical and operational stakeholders. * Lead cross functional efforts across finance, strategy, and health system performance, to effectively negotiate, monitor, and optimize payer relationships. * Provide the analytical foundation for strategic growth, lead reimbursement modeling, trend analysis, financial proposal development, contract term optimization, risk assessment, and payer performance audits. * Direct business analysis for new and renewing payer contract negotiations, maintain payer contract portfolio reporting, and serve as a key partner to revenue cycle and other internal teams. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Analytics in the Age of Agentic AI: A tour of ClickHouse and Langfuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100240-analytics-in-the-age-of-agentic-ai-a-tour-of-clickhouse-and-langfuse) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)