Senior Data Analyst / Researcher

Position Overview

Index Analytics is seeking a Senior Data Analyst / Researcher to support federal healthcare clients by applying advanced analytical, statistical, and research methodologies to transform complex healthcare and program data into actionable insights. This role combines deep expertise in Medicaid and CHIP programs, data analytics, policy research, and stakeholder engagement to support evidence-based decision-making, program oversight, and healthcare transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be able to lead and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses across diverse healthcare data sources, including claims, enrollment, utilization, quality, and performance datasets, to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform policy and operational improvements. Working closely with data scientists, engineers, health policy researchers, and client stakeholders, this position develops high-impact analyses, predictive models, visualizations, and research products that support strategic priorities and improve outcomes for federal healthcare programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on best practices and analyze diverse Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) data sources including claims, TAF, program oversight metrics, scorecards, and performance data to identify patterns, clusters, and insights that inform policy, operational improvements, and feature development for CMS business needs.
• Perform routine and exploratory data analysis using statistical methods, predictive modeling, and state‑of‑the‑art data mining techniques to build predictive models, uncover trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Develop and deliver high‑quality reports, ad hoc analyses, and data visualizations grounded in HCD and UX best practices to help clients interpret complex information and support decision‑making.
• Work collaboratively in an agile environment with data analysts, data scientists, and internal/external clients to define analytical requirements, develop value‑added solutions, and enhance business operations.
• Prepare technical deliverables including presentation decks, reports, and draft manuscripts communicating findings to clients and scientific audiences through clear, compelling presentations that translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Integrate qualitative design research with exploratory data analysis to provide insights that support improved health policy and better outcomes for Medicaid and CHIP populations.
• Use analytics and data expertise to provide input to and review of documentation, reference, and training materials related to analytic approaches, data structures and content, and data quality observations.