Affordability Analytics Analyst

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

 We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm, and every member feels valued.

The Affordability Analytics Analyst II supports the Affordability team by conducting data analysis and developing insights that enhance healthcare affordability. This role applies professional skills with limited supervision, contributing to team objectives and improving outcomes. The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on analytics initiatives and deliver actionable insights through dashboards and reports. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct analyses of healthcare affordability data to identify trends and patterns.
• Apply standardized methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for leadership, articulating key findings and recommendations.
• Assist in prioritizing analytics tasks and managing timelines for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with team members and business units to implement data collection processes and reporting frameworks.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to address data needs and align analytics initiatives.
• Maintain documentation for analytics processes and standard operating procedures.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in data analysis methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in analytics practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3 years of work experience beyond degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Healthcare Analytics, Healthcare Economics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Excel) and visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to interpret data sets and present findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data work.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to evolving data tools and methodologies.

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN, or Madison, WI.

The full salary grade for this position is $61,500 - $105,400. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $61,500 - $92,190. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data.  In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica’s compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.