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Join arenaflex as a Senior Analytics Engineer
Are you ready to transform raw healthcare data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and drive organizational success? arenaflex is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Analytics Engineer to join our dynamic Healthcare Quality Improvement team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain data systems thatempower report automation and deliver meaningful insights across our expanding healthcare ecosystem.
At arenaflex, we believe that data is the cornerstone of modern healthcare innovation. As part of our Information Technology and Analytics division, you will play a critical role in building the infrastructure that supports data-driven decision-making for our healthcare services. This is an exceptional opportunity for professionals who are passionate about leveraging their technical expertise to make a tangible difference in healthcare quality and patient care.
About the Role
As a Senior Analytics Engineer at arenaflex, you will serve as a technical lead responsible for delivering data and insights initiatives that support our healthcare quality improvement programs. You will work closely with data investigators, Business Intelligence engineers, system administrators, and various stakeholders to ensure the seamless flow of data from multiple sources into reliable, actionable reports and analytics solutions.
This position offers the unique opportunity to work on large-scale data integration projects, develop robust data pipelines, and implement best practices in data engineering that directly impact our ability to measure, monitor, and improve healthcare outcomes. You will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into technical solutions that scale and perform effectively across our enterprise data environment.
Key Responsibilities
Your primary responsibilities as a Senior Analytics Engineer will encompass the following critical areas:
- Lead Data Initiatives: Direct the delivery of healthcare data and insights-driven projects and initiatives, supporting both long-term strategic data infrastructure goals and ad-hoc analytical requests that meet our reporting and analysis needs.
- Data Warehouse Engineering: Plan, develop, and deploy layered databases and data pipelines that support comprehensive reporting and analysis projects across the organization.
- Data Modeling: Create data staging and preprocessing standards for populating logical and physical data models attached to report-specific working tables, supporting both enterprise business intelligence and predefined reporting solutions.
- ETL/ELT Excellence: Apply industry-leading data extraction, transformation, and loading best practices to integrate large datasets from various internal production system sources and third-party files.
- Data Profiling and Analysis: Perform comprehensive data profiling and analysis across internal production systems, manually maintained data repositories, and standard healthcare datasets including member eligibility information, clinical claims, pharmacy claims, and HEDIS ECDS files.
- Automation Development: Create internal tools to automate all development-related activities including data processing, quality assurance, data validation, and deployment processes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with data investigators, BI engineers, system executives, and information consumers to deliver performance insights that drive better health outcomes.
- Documentation and Standards: Establish and maintain documentation for data models, ETL processes, and data governance standards to ensure consistency and reliability across the organization.
Essential Qualifications
To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:
- SQL Expertise: Proven hands-on experience writing and tuning SQL-based ETL/ELT scripts for data integration and transformation tasks.
- Cloud Data Platform Experience: Experience designing and deploying logically separated data environments using ETL/ELT services including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Snowflake.
- Business Intelligence Leadership: Experience providing thought leadership and presenting technical solutions for semantic data layer enhancements related to BI technology platforms such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams, internal partners, clients, and vendor relationships.
- Business Acumen: Minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in a professional workplace setting.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership, and/or cross-functional team management experience.
- Travel Capability: Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes, including both in-state and out-of-state travel.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications will strengthen your application:
- Data Management Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification
- Experience with pharmacy, healthcare, and clinical analytics concepts
- Knowledge of HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures and ECDS (Electronic Clinical Data Systems)
- Familiarity with healthcare claims data structures including medical claims, pharmacy claims, and member eligibility datasets
- Experience with agile methodologies and collaborative development practices
Skills and Competencies
Ideal candidates will possess a combination of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills including:
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and database concepts
- Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Experience with data warehousing principles and best practices
- Understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks
- Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives
- Innovative mindset with passion for continuous improvement
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
At arenaflex, we are committed to investing in the professional growth and development of our team members. As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will have access to comprehensive training programs, certifications, and career advancement opportunities within the organization. We encourage ongoing education and provide financial assistance for eligible employees who wish to further their expertise in data analytics, healthcare informatics, or related fields.
This role serves as a stepping stone to senior leadership positions within our Analytics and Data Engineering teams. You will gain invaluable experience working with enterprise-scale healthcare data systems, develop expertise in cutting-edge cloud technologies, and build a strong foundation for long-term career growth in the rapidly evolving field of healthcare analytics.
Work Environment and Culture
arenaflex fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment where every team member's contributions are valued and recognized. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees' well-being.
Our culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, share your expertise, and learn from others who are equally passionate about leveraging data to improve healthcare outcomes.
Compensation and Benefits
arenaflex is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families, including:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
- Prescription Drug Coverage: Full prescription drug coverage as part of our healthcare benefits, reflecting our commitment to holistic employee wellness.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive paid vacation, holidays, public holidays, and sick leave. The amount of paid leave increases based on tenure and position level.
- Retirement Savings: 401(K) retirement plan with company matching contributions to help employees save for their future.
- Employee Discounts: Generous discounts on arenaflex products and services, including prescriptions and over-the-counter items.
- Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs promoting healthy lifestyles, including gym membership discounts, fitness challenges, and health screenings.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling, legal assistance, and financial advice services for employees and their families.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Life Insurance: Basic life insurance coverage with options to purchase additional coverage.
- Educational Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education or professional development.
- Career Development: Extensive training programs and opportunities for advancement within the organization.
- Employee Recognition: Programs designed to recognize and reward outstanding performance and contributions.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required for this position. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Why Join arenaflex?
By joining arenaflex as a Senior Analytics Engineer, you will become part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, integrity, and the transformative power of data. Your work will directly contribute to improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes across the communities we serve.
We are looking for dedicated professionals who are excited about tackling complex data challenges, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. If you have the skills, experience, and passion we're seeking, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare analytics solutions.
Take the next step in your career and join the arenaflex team today. Together, we can harness the power of data to create healthier communities and drive the future of healthcare innovation.