Business Analyst II, Provider Data

Description

Position Purpose: Perform various analysis and interpretation to link business needs and objectives for assigned function. This position supports the accuracy, consistency, and regulatory readiness of provider-directory information by analyzing, mapping, validating, and reconciling data across multiple source files, systems, and directory outputs. The Business Analyst II investigates discrepancies, identifies root causes, and partners with data owners, internal teams, and vendors to drive issues toward resolution while supporting reporting, process improvement, and automation opportunities.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Advanced Excel experience with data comparisons, lookups, validation, filtering, and reconciliation is strongly preferred.
Experience analyzing and reconciling information across multiple data sources and investigating discrepancies through root-cause resolution is highly valuable.
Power BI, SQL, Python, Power Query, automation, provider data, or healthcare data experience is preferred.

This is a remote position. Candidates located within the Eastern or Central time zones are preferred.

• Support business initiatives through data analysis, identification of implementation barriers and user acceptance testing of new systems.
• Identify and analyze data, user requirements, procedures, and problems to improve existing processes.
• Perform detailed analysis on assigned projects, investigate discrepancies and root cause, recommend potential business solutions and assist with implementation.
• Identify ways to enhance performance management, data quality, validation, automation, and operational reports related to new business implementation processes.
• Develop and incorporate organizational best practices into business applications.
• Lead problem solving and coordination efforts between various business units to document findings, resolve issues, and validate outcomes.
• Assist with formulating and updating departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standard.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of business process or data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Project management experience preferred.

By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and understand that you may be considered for other job opportunities for which Centene believes you may be qualified.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act