Based in Grand Junction, Colorado with remote-friendly options, Western Healthcare Alliance offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment for a Data Analyst focused on Population Health and Value-Based Care. This role supports CIN, ACO, and employer-based initiatives by turning claims, clinical data, and care-coordination information into actionable insights that improve quality while managing costs in value-based arrangements. Compensation ranges from USD 29 to 36 per hour. The team emphasizes dependability, empathy, and a strong work ethic within a culture that supports growth and internal advancement.
Responsibilities
- Data Acquisition, Integration, & Quality
- Collect, import, validate, and maintain data from multiple sources including claims (Medicare, Medicaid, employer, and managed care plans), EHR extracts, health information exchanges (Contexture/QHN), care coordination and population health platforms (REDi), and CIN participant TIN/NPI roster data. Monitor data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness; resolve discrepancies in collaboration with vendors, payers, and network partners. Maintain clean, patient-level and provider-level datasets for multiple populations and contracts.
- Analytics, Reporting, & Dashboards
- Produce and maintain recurring reports and dashboards on total cost of care, utilization (ED, inpatient, SNF, readmissions), quality and preventive care measures, risk stratification and attribution, and care management impact. Support reporting for UHC, MSSP, Medicaid ICCT, employer plans, and other value-based contracts. Develop ad hoc analyses for leadership, board reporting, contract negotiations, and strategic planning. Translate data into clear visualizations and concise summaries for non-technical audiences.
- Population Health & Care Management Support
- Provide analytic support for quality improvement initiatives, preventive care campaigns, and care coordination workflows. Monitor trends over time and proactively flag performance risks or opportunities for improvement.
- Financial & Contract Performance Analytics
- Support tracking of shared savings, PMPM payments, benchmarks, and risk-based contract performance. Assist with attribution validation, financial reconciliations, and year-end true-ups. Provide analytic support for employer and payer discussions, including modeling and performance summaries.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Partner closely with the CCA team and, as needed, with hospitals, clinics, and network members. Participate in internal and external meetings to explain data, validate findings, and support performance improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in analytics, public health, healthcare administration, informatics, statistics, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience working with healthcare data such as claims, quality, population health, or clinical data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
- SQL or similar data-query tools
- Experience with business intelligence or visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar)
- Experience working with healthcare claims, utilization, quality, or risk data
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Current driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed, including some overnight stays
Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Sheets
- SQL
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Looker
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 5% 401(k) Employer Match
- FSA
- Paid Hours Off
- Paid Holidays
- Group Discounts
- Life & LTD
- EAP
Work Environment
Remote work is supported; the role requires maintaining patient confidentiality at all times and ensuring remote locations meet privacy standards. The organization provides necessary equipment for remote work, including a computer and mobile phone. In-office environments are typically moderate in noise level.
About Western Healthcare Alliance (WHA)
Western Healthcare Alliance began in 1989 when rural Colorado hospitals formed a collaborative effort. Today, WHA has over 30 years of collaboration with healthcare members in Colorado, Utah, and Michigan. A subset of WHA members owns Healthcare Management, a sister company that provides revenue cycle solutions. WHA develops and manages member-owned and partner programs to help members save money.
About CCA
The Community Care Alliance (CCA) was formed in 2015 to support members pursuing alternative payment models and population health. It now serves as a Clinically and Financially Integrated Network (CFIN) for value-based contracting, bringing providers and hospitals together to achieve high-quality, low-cost care with aligned reimbursement. The culture prioritizes growth and learning opportunities, with a focus on dependable, empathetic team members and internal promotion where possible.
