We are seeking a Lead Analyst to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Lead Analyst in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector plays a pivotal role in driving data-informed decision-making to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This position is responsible for leading complex data analysis projects, synthesizing large datasets, and translating findings into actionable insights for healthcare providers and administrators. The Lead Analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including clinical staff, IT, and management to identify trends, forecast needs, and support strategic initiatives. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques and healthcare knowledge, the role ensures that data-driven strategies align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals. Ultimately, the Lead Analyst contributes to enhancing the quality of care and optimizing resource allocation within healthcare settings across the United States.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Health Informatics, Biostatistics, or Public Health.
- At least 5 years of experience in data analysis within the healthcare or social assistance industry.
- Proficiency in statistical software and data visualization tools such as SQL, Python, R.
- Strong understanding of healthcare data standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA), and clinical workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and communicate complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience with administrative claims data and healthcare quality metrics.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques and predictive modeling in healthcare contexts.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctor's degree in a relevant field such as Health Informatics, Biostatistics, or Public Health.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare quality metrics.
- Certification in healthcare analytics or project management (e.g., Certified Health Data Analyst, PMP).
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams within large healthcare organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of analytical models to support healthcare operations and policy decisions.
- Analyze complex healthcare datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement in patient care and service delivery.
- Collaborate with clinical teams, IT professionals, and management to gather requirements and ensure alignment of analytical outputs with organizational objectives.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards while managing sensitive patient and organizational data.
- Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the analytics team.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in healthcare analytics to drive innovation.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Public Health, or relevant field (or equivalent experience)
- At least 5 years of data analysis experience within healthcare or social assistance
- Proficiency with SQL
- Proficiency with Python
- Proficiency with R
- Strong understanding of healthcare data standards, HIPAA, and clinical workflows
- Experience with administrative claims data and healthcare quality metrics
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques and predictive modeling in healthcare
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and communicate complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences
- Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field (preferred)
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems (preferred)
- Certification in healthcare analytics or project management (e.g., CHDA, PMP) (preferred)
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams within large healthcare organizations (preferred)
What We Do
Independent Living Systems, LLC, offers a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Market. Independent Living Systems has been an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management including nutritional support. As one of the country’s leading providers of Nutritional Support Services and medically tailored meals, ILS provides nutrition counseling and home delivered meals for individuals transitioning from acute settings to the home as well as for those combatting the effects of one or more chronic diseases. In partnership with health plans, providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies, ILS provides solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs. ILS’ suite of products and services include: MLTSS - Managed Long-Term Services Supports Suite of solutions including assessments, care management, and coordination of home and community-based services, care planning, and back-office support CCM - Comprehensive Care Management A streamlined solution for ongoing care management and care optimization targeted towards special needs populations and special needs plans Meals and Nutrition One of the nation’s largest nutritional providers delivering consistent, high-quality therapeutic meals to elderly and at-risk populations TPA – Third Party Administration A fully integrated business and technology offering to support all administrative and financial reporting requirements of health plans and risk bearing entities MSO – Management Services Organization Population and provider-based interventions to address utilization and monitor unit costs of services For more information please contact us via email at [email protected].
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