Information Analyst II
Information Analyst II - Dental Administration
This position will assist the organization in making strategic data-related decisions by designing and executing quantitative/qualitative analysis for business areas and providing recommendations for decision making under uncertainty. Provides analytical expertise in identifying opportunities for sustained business improvement. 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