Sr. Data Analyst

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).

Sponsorship: This position does not offer sponsorship.

Clearance: TBD Public Trust (or can obtain).

Job Overview:

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support mission-critical healthcare initiatives through advanced data analysis, reporting, and system optimization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in PL/SQL, healthcare data, and visualization tools, and will play a key role in driving data-informed decisions across enterprise-level projects.

This is a full-time position supporting Cogent People's initiatives in the Healthcare domain.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth data analysis using PL/SQL in SQL Developer, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and integrity.
• Design, develop, and execute reports, visualizations, and ad hoc queries to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, and end users to gather data requirements and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Leverage Amazon Workspaces to access infrastructure and perform development tasks efficiently.
• Manage and maintain code in GitLab, adhering to established version control and documentation standards.
• Perform unit, integration, regression, and acceptance testing on both personal and peer-developed PL/SQL code to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Evaluate business processes, system architecture, and data workflows to identify and implement optimization opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced data analysts, promoting consistency and adherence to best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of hands-on data analysis experience within healthcare environments, with a strong focus on data integrity and quality.
• Expert in handling large and complex datasets, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Advanced proficiency in PL/SQL, SQL Developer, and data modeling techniques for robust data analysis and reporting.
• Extensive experience with reporting and data visualization tools such as AWS QuickSight, Cognos, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, reporting, and automation.
• Working knowledge of data analysis using Python, R, or similar programming tools.
• Strong background in extracting and transforming data from both primary and secondary sources.
• Proficient in using GitLab for version control and collaborative development.
• Familiar with Amazon Workspaces and cloud-based development environments.
• Proven experience working within Agile development methodologies and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record of ensuring high standards of data quality, reliability, and governance.
• Solid understanding of data governance frameworks and healthcare-specific data security protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team goals.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare data systems, including claims processing and healthcare exchange platforms.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts, including OLAP cubes, report templates, and ETL processes (e.g. Spark, DataBricks).
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising data analysts, promoting best practices and consistency.
• Experience working on government healthcare programs or within highly regulated environments.

Why Cogent People Inc.

At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You'll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future.

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.

401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

EEO Employer:

Cogent People Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other status protected by law.