Data Analyst

Role Overview

The Data Analyst translates operational, financial, and program data into reliable insights that strengthen service delivery, organizational performance, and person-centered outcomes at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services.

What You Will Do

The role requires understanding complex services, funding and reimbursement models, tracing workflows across teams and systems, investigating inconsistent information, and recommending practical improvements to workflows, controls, automation, and outcomes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Data Analyst provides analysis and recommendations, while designated operational, financial, and technology leaders retain responsibility for decisions and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, public policy, public health, statistics, computer science, or a related field
• At least three years of experience in data analytics, evaluation, or applied research in nonprofit, government, or healthcare settings
• Proficiency in SQL, advanced Excel, and Power BI or a comparable visualization platform
• Working knowledge of relational databases, data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques
• Experience with additional reporting packages, such as Business Objects, programming tools, or extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes
• Knowledge of applied statistics and experience using Excel or statistical tools to analyze datasets and communicate analytical limitations
• Experience with performance measurement frameworks, outcomes evaluation, and regulatory reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings to executive-level audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with accreditation and compliance data requirements (e.g., NCQA, CMS, EOHHS) is a plus
• Familiarity with Massachusetts aging services, MassHealth/Medicaid, and community-based care is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Salary range $90,500 – $110,000
• Benefits not explicitly mentioned in the posting

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