Astrana Health, Inc. is seeking a data-driven and strategic Quality Analyst for its Quality - Strategy & Operations team. In this role, you will support performance improvement efforts across value-based care programs by analyzing data, identifying actionable insights, and driving operational initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Analyze program performance data including cost, utilization, risk adjustment, medical claims, and quality metrics.
- Use SQL and Python to query and manipulate large healthcare datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and scorecards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to communicate performance to stakeholders.
- Conduct root-cause analyses and evaluate ROI on initiatives aimed at closing gaps and optimizing outcomes.
- Support the design, tracking, and evaluation of initiatives aligned with performance programs focused on quality improvement and cost containment.
- Translate regulatory and contractual requirements into data queries and programmatic deliverables.
- Forecast performance and monitor key performance indicators across value-based contracts.
- Stay current on evolving quality measurement methodologies and value-based care structures.
- Partner with departments including Population Health, Quality, Clinical Programs, Finance, and IT to align strategies.
- Serve as a key translator between technical findings and operational strategy for clinical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure data quality through validation and standardization of reporting sources.
- Contribute to enhancements in analytics methodologies and reporting frameworks.
- Stay up to date with healthcare analytics best practices and regulatory trends.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in public health, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in healthcare analytics, population health, managed care, or program evaluation roles.
- Strong data analysis skills using SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Databricks, or other business intelligence tools.
- Experience synthesizing complex datasets into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, provider networks, and quality improvement concepts.
Nice to Have
- You thrive in cross-functional settings and can bridge the gap between clinical, operational, and technical teams.
- You have excellent communication skills and can explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- You are passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through data, strategy, and innovation.
Technical Stack
- SQL
- Python
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Excel
- Databricks
Team & Environment
You will join the Quality - Strategy & Operations team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 per year.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.
Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.




