Healthfirst

The Performance Improvement (PI) Data Analyst supports performance improvement teams in applying Six Sigma methodologies to achieve specific business results of department and/or enterprise level strategic importance. The PI Data Analyst is responsible for performing supporting analysis and assisting the Sr. PI Specialist/PI Specialist in project deliverables, time lines, budgets and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports performance improvement projects to meet deadlines and expected goals/ deliverables.
• Leads data analysis required to support process improvement efforts.
• Partners with internal Business Analysts to ensure appropriate data is utilized.
• Provides ad-hoc analyses to support corporate or departmental initiatives or programs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Six Sigma Green Belt trained.
• Experience supporting performance improvement projects to ensure deadlines are met, including completing root cause analyses, compiling improvement opportunities, documenting process flows, completing supporting analysis or facilitating sub-teams.
• Work experience with project management with emphasis on Six Sigma/Lean methodology.
• Experience working with large volumes of data within MS Excel spreadsheets to include utilizing vLookups; as well as creating and manipulating pivot tables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Six Sigma/Lean to Green Belt candidates.
• Industry work experience in healthcare such as hospital, managed or long-term care, insurance, government or other healthcare agency.
• Experience working with one or more Medicaid managed care plan products, such as Family Health Plus (FHP), Eastern Benefits System (EBS) and/or Federal Employee Program (FEP).
• Knowledgeable of Department of Health (DOH) and Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.

  Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: N/A

License/Certification: N/A

Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $76,000 - $109,820

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $67,600 - $100,555

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.