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Data Manager – Healthcare:

Overview:
Our direct client, a fast-growing healthcare and data analytics firm based in the Boston area is seeking to bring on an experienced Data Analyst Manager to lead a dynamic, multinational data team. This role offers the opportunity to provide leadership, strategic insight, and hands-on expertise in healthcare data analysis while helping shape the future of data-driven solutions in the healthcare industry.

The ideal candidate will bring not only strong technical skills in data analysis but also a deep understanding of the healthcare system — including its business models, operations, and regulatory landscape — ensuring technical solutions are aligned with real-world healthcare challenges.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3–4 days per week onsite at the company’s Boston, MA office and reports directly to the Vice President of Data.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Healthcare Data Analysts and QA Engineers, including offshore staff.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve complex healthcare data challenges.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing technical solutions and resolving data-related issues.

• Translate customer business needs into technical and operational requirements for the data team.

• Promote and implement best practices in data processes, team collaboration, and system performance.

• Monitor compliance with functional requirements, system standards, and data governance policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.

• 7+ years of experience in healthcare data analysis.

• Strong knowledge of SQL and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts).

• Deep understanding of healthcare data standards including ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, LOINC, SNOMED.

• Strong business understanding of the healthcare industry — including healthcare delivery models, claims and billing workflows, payer-provider dynamics, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar).

• Familiarity with healthcare compliance and data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, HITECH).

• Experience analyzing claims data from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.

• Knowledge of HEDIS quality measures and CMS data.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience working with healthcare data.

• Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms.

• Prior experience leading offshore or distributed data teams.

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Lean methodologies in data projects.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401K with company matching, tuition assistance, FSA, and HSA options.

• Generous paid time off and company holidays.

• Flexible hybrid work schedule supporting work-life balance.

• Career growth in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.

If you're a data leader with a passion for healthcare and a sharp understanding of both its data and business landscapes — and you’re ready to work hands-on with senior leadership — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job ID: 5450