Sr. Data Analyst (Federal Healthcare SME)

Job Title: Senior Data Analyst – Healthcare / CMS Stars Location: Primarily Remote (2–3 onsite visits/month in Columbia, MD) Duration: Contract-to-Hire Our client is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support enterprise analytics initiatives focused on Medicare Advantage Stars and Risk Adjustment programs within a healthcare payor environment. This role will partner closely with business leaders, policy teams, and technology stakeholders to drive provider data accuracy, reporting, and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Support enterprise CMS Stars and Risk Adjustment strategies through advanced healthcare analytics Analyze provider and claims data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations for business and executive leadership Partner with business teams, IT, and product owners to support data-driven initiatives Monitor application and reporting performance and recommend process improvements Support ongoing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid program requirements Collaborate with external vendors and government agencies as needed Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience as a Data Analyst within a healthcare payor environment Strong expertise with CMS Federal Healthcare programs, specifically CMS Stars Experience working with provider data, claims platforms, and provider-to-claims processes Prior experience advising senior leadership on healthcare data strategy and improvement initiatives Hands-on experience extracting and analyzing data from MS Azure Strong knowledge of Salesforce and FACETS Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills Additional Information: Contract-to-hire opportunity Candidates must be located in or able to travel to one of the following states for occasional onsite visits: MD, DC, PA, WV, or DE