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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Analytics Analyst III - **Company:** MEDICA - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,500.0 - $155,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Validation, Data Governance, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Performance Monitor - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/candidate/trackback_apply?vacancyId=[vacid] ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field * 5+ years of work experience beyond degree Preferred Qualifications * Technical Skills + SQL and data analysis tools (R, Python, SAS, etc.) + Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) + Experience with healthcare data (claims, clinical, provider) + Familiarity with Snowflake or enterprise data platforms * Analytical Skills + Ability to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights + Expertise in trend analysis, benchmarking, and performance monitoring + Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities * Communication & Collaboration + Ability to communicate complex insights clearly across audiences + Strong cross-functional collaboration skills + Experience presenting to leadership stakeholders * Attention to Detail & Accountability + High level of accuracy and ownership of analytic outputs + Strong commitment to data quality and validation + Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadline ## Description The Quality Analytics Healthcare Analyst is responsible for delivering analytics and insights that support Medica's Quality Strategy, including performance across STARS, HEDIS, NCQA, and regulatory quality programs. This role translates healthcare, clinical, and claims data into actionable insights that drive improvements in quality outcomes, member experience, provider performance, and financial results. Performs other duties as assigned., Quality Analytics & Reporting * Develop, maintain, and enhance analytics and reporting supporting: o STARS performance o HEDIS measures o Provider quality outcomes o Member engagement and care management effectiveness * Translate complex healthcare data into actionable insights that support quality improvement and business decision-making * Ensure outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements Cross-Functional Partnership * Collaborate with Quality, Clinical, Actuarial, Finance, Network, and Operations teams to align analytics to business outcomes * Serve as an analytic consultant by explaining: o Results o Methodology o Assumptions o Implications for quality performance * Support enterprise initiatives tied to Healthcare Value (HCV), affordability, and quality integration Data Quality, Validation & Governance * Ensure integrity and reliability of quality data through: o Validation processes o Data quality checks o Peer reviews * Identify data issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions * Contribute to data governance and stewardship practices across the team Performance Monitoring & Insight Generation * Monitor key quality KPIs (e.g., STARS ratings, HEDIS rates, gap closure) * Identify trends, variances, and emerging risks or opportunities * Proactively communicate insights and actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Data Visualization & Communication * Design dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau * Tailor communication to audiences ranging from technical teams to executive leadership * Apply storytelling techniques to clearly articulate insights and business impact Regulatory & Quality Program Expertise * Maintain working knowledge of: o STARS and HEDIS methodologies o NCQA standards o CMS quality programs * Ensure analytics and reporting align to evolving regulatory requirements Benchmarking & Comparative Analysis * Conduct benchmarking and comparative analysis using: o Industry standards o Internal historical performance o Peer comparisons * Identify opportunities for improvement and inform quality strategy Process Improvement & Innovation * Identify opportunities to improve: o Analytic efficiency o Reporting automation o Data usability * Contribute to standardization, documentation, and best practices * Support adoption of new tools, including automation and AI-enabled analytics ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## 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) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)