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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Data Quality Analyst, PDM - **Company:** Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC - **Location:** Orange, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,550 - $147,825 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Health Informatics, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Data Stores, Data Visualization, Information Management, Network Administration, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Computer Network Operations, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60480806-sr-data-quality-analyst-pdm ## About the Role Required: * 5+ years of experience in healthcare provider operations, provider data management, provider enrollment, credentialing, network operations, or related functions. * 3+ years of experience leading data quality, data governance, or data integrity initiatives. * Experience supporting provider directory operations and provider data management processes. * Experience conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective action plans. * Strong knowledge of healthcare provider lifecycle processes and provider master data. * Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and SQL, with experience analyzing provider data, identifying data quality issues, and developing reports and dashboards. * Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tool * Must be able to work Pacific Time (PST/PDT) business hours Preferred: * Experience with Quest Analytics, particularly Network Adequacy analysis, monitoring, and reporting * Experience within a health plan or managed care environment. * Experience supporting CMS, NCQA, accreditation, or regulatory compliance activities. * Experience working with provider lifecycle management platforms and provider data repositories. * Experience supporting data governance or master data management programs. * Experience with quality improvement methodologies and operational transformation initiatives. EDUCATION * Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Management, Data Analytics, Health Informatics, or related field. * Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SPECIALIZED SKILLS * Deep understanding of provider operations, provider data management, and provider directory processes. * Knowledge of provider credentialing, enrollment, contracting, and network management workflows. * Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Power BI and SQL for provider data analysis, reporting, and visualization. * Ability to analyze large provider datasets, identify data integrity issues, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. * Ability to translate complex data issues into business recommendations and operational actions. * Experience developing KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and quality monitoring frameworks. * Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. * Ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment. * Advanced proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools. ## Description The Sr. Data Quality Analyst, PDM is responsible for leading strategic and operational initiatives that improve the quality, accuracy, integrity, and governance of provider data across the organization. This role partners closely with Provider Operations, Credentialing, Network Management, Provider Enrollment, Claims, Digital, Compliance, Product, and Technology teams to ensure provider data is accurate, compliant, and consistently represented across all internal and external systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert in provider data management and provider directory operations, driving data quality programs, root cause analysis, governance practices, monitoring frameworks, and corrective action plans that improve provider directory accuracy and member/provider experience while reducing operational and regulatory risk. This position combines business process expertise, data analysis, governance leadership, and operational consulting to establish sustainable data quality processes and support provider data transformation initiatives. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provider Data Quality & Integrity * Lead provider data quality initiatives across provider lifecycle management processes, including contracting, credentialing, enrollment, maintenance, and termination activities. * Develop and maintain data quality frameworks, standards, controls, and key performance indicators (KPIs). * Identify data quality issues through analytics, audits, monitoring, and stakeholder feedback. * Perform root cause analysis of provider data defects and recommend corrective and preventive actions. * Establish ongoing quality assurance and validation processes to improve provider record accuracy. * Drive remediation efforts for identifying provider data discrepancies and systemic issues. Provider Directory Accuracy & Regulatory Compliance * Support enterprise provider directory accuracy programs designed to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements. * Monitor directory performance metrics and identify trends impacting member and provider experience. * Partner with compliance teams to support CMS, state, NCQA, and accreditation-related directory requirements. * Design and implement controls that improve provider directory accuracy and reduce regulatory risk. * Support readiness activities, audits, corrective action plans, and regulatory reporting. Data Governance * Serve as a business lead for provider data governance initiatives. * Define and maintain provider data definitions, business rules, standards, and stewardship responsibilities. * Partner with business and technology teams to establish governance processes for provider master data. * Facilitate governance forums and stakeholder discussions focused on data ownership, accountability, and quality improvement. * Support the development of policies, procedures, and operating models related to provider data management. Data Analysis & Reporting * Analyze provider data across multiple source systems to identify quality issues, trends, gaps, and opportunities. * Develop dashboards and reporting solutions that provide visibility into data quality performance and operational effectiveness. * Measure the impact of data quality initiatives through established metrics and business outcomes. * Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence * Assess end-to-end provider operational processes and identify opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency. * Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies. * Document current-state and future-state workflows related to provider data management and directory operations. * Partner with operational teams to implement sustainable process improvements. * Support automation and technology solutions that improve data quality, governance, and operational effectiveness. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Collaborate with Network Management, Credentialing, Provider Enrollment, Claims, Digital, Product, Compliance, and Technology teams. * Serve as a trusted advisor on provider data-related initiatives and enterprise transformation efforts. * Support strategic projects involving provider data modernization, provider lifecycle management, and directory optimization. * Facilitate stakeholder alignment and drive resolution of cross-functional data quality issues. * Other duties as assigned by your manager.