Data Analyst

• Perform complex data extraction, cleaning, transformation, and analysis from various internal and external data sources. 

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar. 

• Proactive identification of trends, patterns, and anomalies in large datasets to inform business strategies and identify areas for improvement. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., client support, product implementation, marketing, finance, engineering) to understand their data needs and provide analytical support. 

• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and present findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Effectively manage analytics projects by building and executing project plans, tracking milestones and dependencies, and communicating progress, risks, results, and recommendations to stakeholders. 

• Contribute to the design and implementation of data models and data governance best practices. 

• Assist in the documentation of data processes, definitions, and analytical methodologies. 

• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new data analysis tools and technologies. 

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline. 

• 2-4 years of experience in a data analytics or business intelligence role. 

• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation. 

• Strong experience with at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker). 

• Solid understanding of statistical analysis techniques and data modeling principles. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 

• Ability to communicate complex data insights effectively to diverse audiences including business executives. 

• Experience with scripting languages like Python or R for data analysis is a plus. 

• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data warehousing concepts is desirable.

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers.  We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.