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About arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex, where innovation meets healthcare excellence. At arenaflex, we are committed to transforming the landscape of healthcare through data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology solutions. As a Fortune 500 company with a legacy spanning decades, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and creating meaningful career opportunities for talented professionals like you.
Our organization operates at the intersection of healthcare and technology, leveraging powerful data analytics to improve patient outcomes, optimize operational efficiency, and drive commercial success. We believe that great data architecture powers better decisions, and ultimately, better health outcomes for millions of people. When you join arenaflex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our culture encourages curiosity, rewards excellence, and supports professional growth at every level.
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Senior Data Analytics Designer to join our dynamic Healthcare Quality Improvement team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives while working with cutting-edge data technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Position Overview
As a Senior Data Analytics Designer at arenaflex, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with our internal IT information design and investigation teams to execute and maintain data foundation conditions that enable report automation for the arenaflex Healthcare Quality Improvement program. This position is central to our Information and Insights commercialization strategy, working across functional teams to deliver performance insights that matter.
You will join a cross-functional team of data experts, Business Intelligence engineers, system administrators, and data consumers who are all dedicated to delivering actionable intelligence across arenaflex Health. This role offers significant exposure to enterprise-level data projects, healthcare analytics, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on healthcare quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Data Analytics Designer, you will be responsible for driving the delivery of arenaflex Health data and insights initiatives and projects. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting both long-term and ad-hoc data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and data warehousing activities to meet arenaflex Health reporting and analysis requirements. This includes:
- Leading Data Initiatives: Direct the delivery of arenaflex Health data and insights drives and projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and quality standards.
- Data Warehousing Excellence: Support long-term and ad-hoc data ETL and data warehousing activities to meet arenaflex Health reporting and analysis expectations.
- Database Development: Plan, develop, and deploy layered databases and data pipelines to support reporting and analysis projects across the organization.
- Data Modeling: Create data staging and preprocessing rules for populating logical and physical data models attached to report-specific working tables for both enterprise business intelligence and predefined reporting solutions.
- ETL Best Practices: Apply data extraction, transformation, and loading best practices to integrate large datasets from various internal arenaflex production system sources and third-party files.
- Data Profiling and Analysis: Perform data profiling and data analysis across internal production systems, manually maintained data, and standard healthcare datasets including member eligibility, clinical claims, pharmacy claims, and HEDIS ECDS files.
- Automation Development: Create internal instruments for automation of all development-related activities including data processing, QA, data validation, and other critical processes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to understand requirements, deliver solutions, and ensure alignment across departments.
Essential Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you must possess the following qualifications and skills:
- SQL Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on experience in writing and tuning SQL-based ETL/ELT scripts with proven ability to optimize complex queries for performance and efficiency.
- Cloud Data Platform Experience: Experience planning and deploying logically separated data environments using ETL/ELT services including but not limited to Azure Data Factory, Databricks, or Snowflake. Experience with at least one of these platforms is required.
- BI Platform Proficiency: Experience providing thought leadership and presenting semantic data layer enhancements related to BI technology platforms such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams, internal partners, clients, and vendor partners.
- Business Acumen: At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace, demonstrating understanding of business impact and ROI considerations.
- Leadership Experience: At least 2 years of direct management, indirect leadership, and/or cross-functional team leadership experience.
- Travel Availability: Ability to travel up to at least 5% of the time for business purposes, including both in-state and out-of-state travel.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge:
- Certification: Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or equivalent data analytics certification.
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge: Understanding of pharmacy, healthcare, and clinical research concepts including familiarity with healthcare data standards, medical terminology, and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced Technical Skills: Additional experience with healthcare-specific data systems, HEDIS reporting, or value-based care analytics.
- Project Management: Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
Skills and Competencies Required for Success
Beyond formal qualifications, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, and derive meaningful insights that drive business decisions.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving data quality and technical issues.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to data accuracy and quality, ensuring reliable outputs for critical business decisions.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
- Team Player: Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
- Innovation: A creative mindset that embraces new technologies and approaches to data management and analytics.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At arenaflex, we invest in our employees' growth and development. As a Senior Data Analytics Designer, you will have access to:
- Professional Development: Comprehensive training programs, certifications, and continuing education opportunities to enhance your technical and leadership skills.
- Career Advancement: Clear career progression pathways with opportunities to advance into senior technical roles, management positions, or specialized analytics domains.
- Industry Exposure: Exposure to cutting-edge healthcare data technologies and analytics methodologies used across the industry.
- Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors and leaders who will support your professional journey.
- Innovation Labs: Opportunities to participate in innovation initiatives and contribute to forward-thinking projects.
Work Environment and Company Culture
arenaflex offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and innovation is celebrated. We understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our culture emphasizes:
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements including remote work options to support your personal and professional life.
- Inclusive Culture: A diverse and inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed and valued.
- Team Collaboration: Cross-functional teamwork and open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Employee Wellness: Comprehensive wellness programs and resources to support your physical and mental well-being.
- Community Involvement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions:
- Annual Salary: $75,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based increases.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
- Holiday Pay: Paid holidays throughout the year.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts on arenaflex products and services.
- Life Insurance: Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind.
Join Our Team
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare through data analytics? Do you want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence? If so, we invite you to apply for the Senior Data Analytics Designer position at arenaflex.
This is your opportunity to join a leading organization in the healthcare industry, work with cutting-edge data technologies, and contribute to initiatives that improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare quality. We are looking for passionate, talented individuals who are ready to grow their careers and make a difference.
At arenaflex, we believe that great talent deserves great opportunities. Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting and rewarding career with our organization. We can't wait to welcome you to the arenaflex family!
Note: This position is located in Illinois, USA. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.