Data Analyst

Avar Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to support its contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The role leads complex data analysis and research, transforming large and diverse datasets into actionable insights for data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex data analysis and research activities, transforming large and diverse datasets into actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant data analysis experience
• Experience identifying, collecting, aggregating, manipulating, and processing complex datasets
• Experience with administrative claims data and survey methodologies, including interpretation and evaluation of survey results
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Experience monitoring data quality, identifying deficiencies, and recommending improvements
• Experience conducting exploratory data analysis to identify data issues, limitations, trends, and population characteristics
• Experience preparing and managing large-scale datasets for statistical, financial, actuarial, clinical, or other analytical models
• Proficiency in programming languages and analytical tools
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical methods, including statistical analysis and machine learning
• Experience developing data visualizations and communicating complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• only US citizens and permanent residents will be considered for this role
• experience with Python, SQL, and/or R
• A bachelor's degree in a related field