Information Analyst II

Information Analyst II - Resource Stewardship (SAS/SQL)

This position exists to assist Resource Stewardship's work with operational departments in our organization as they make data-driven strategic decisions. Resource Stewardship's analyst will find data from multiple sources; combining the results through designing and executing quantitative and qualitative analysis; and providing recommendations for decision making. The Resource Stewardship analyst also provides analytical expertise to identify opportunities for sustained care delivery improvement that impacts the quality and service our organization needs to deliver. Essential Functions: - Participate in operational conceptually defined variables and translating specific business issues and questions into appropriate functional and analytic designs - Participate in designing/interpreting analyses of data, providing recommendations in support of critical business decisions - Supports strategic management decision-making - Identify information gaps, provide recommendations and initiate appropriate activity or escalation - Regularly use SAS, PC-based spreadsheet, database statistical software to produce quantitative analyses reports - This Information Analyst will work independently with client and other contractor staff at an advanced professional level and is expected to be articulate, prepared, and knowledgeable in those encounters - Produce graphs/tables for reports, presentations/publication - Carefully document all programs, data sets and analyses Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 3 years of analytical experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience - Expert knowledge w/ BI and analytical tools such as SAS, SPSS and Cognos - Working knowledge in the use of current SQL software, including SAS/SQL, Oracle, Teradata, and Microsoft Office - Proven ability to conduct, interpret present quantitative/qualitative analysis - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Be assertive, objective and be able to confront clients w/ difficult issues Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in a quantitative or technical discipline - Health care or insurance experience - Specific and broad knowledge of KPNW operations, KP applications, and KP HealthConnect, including Hyperspace, Clarity and Chronicles Salary Range: $65,460- $89,640