About the Company
Commence focuses on data-driven transformation in healthcare, combining technology, clinical expertise, and quality data solutions to improve healthcare outcomes and make processes more efficient. The company develops solutions that help healthcare organizations turn clinical and administrative data into actionable insights, supporting better care delivery and operational performance.
With an emphasis on clinical expertise, clear communication, and practical results, Commence works to improve the way healthcare data is managed and used.
About the Role
Commence is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work across Data, Technology, and Operations teams to analyze complex healthcare datasets, develop analytical models, and generate insights that support internal products, client solutions, and strategic decisions.
In this role, you will help shape how clinical and administrative data are collected, organized, validated, and used across the organization. You will collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and healthcare subject matter experts to develop scalable analytics, maintain data quality, and support informed decision-making. The position also involves guiding junior analysts and contributing to data strategy, governance, and reporting practices.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze large healthcare datasets, including claims, electronic health records (EHR), FHIR data, and registries, to identify trends, outliers, and key performance indicators.
Lead complex analyses of healthcare performance, utilization patterns, and program outcomes across diverse datasets.
Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and subject matter experts to define data requirements, metrics, and quality controls.
Build and maintain curated datasets, data models, dashboards, and reporting solutions using SQL, Python, or business intelligence tools.
Design and conduct analyses for clinical, operational, and policy-related needs, including cohort definitions, utilization analysis, quality measurement, and risk stratification.
Develop and document business rules for data standardization, mapping, and transformation to support consistent analytics.
Validate data, test pipelines, and perform quality assurance on analytics-ready datasets, identifying anomalies and supporting root cause analysis.
Present analytical findings through clear narratives and data visualizations using Qlik or AWS QuickSight to support technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Monitor data health and performance metrics, support anomaly detection, and identify opportunities to improve data quality.
Contribute to data strategy and architecture decisions through domain-informed analysis, metric modeling, and collaboration with engineering and product teams.
Mentor junior analysts and cross-functional colleagues on data analysis, documentation, and data quality best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
At least 7 years of experience working with healthcare data, including EHR, claims, registries, or public health datasets.
Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one analytics-oriented programming language, such as Python or R.
Experience building analytical datasets, dashboards, or reporting frameworks using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or QuickSight.
Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or other modern cloud-based or notebook-based data platforms.
Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as FHIR, HL7, ICD, CPT, and LOINC, along with experience working with healthcare quality or performance measures.
Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong data validation, governance, and documentation practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills when working across technical and non-technical teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience working in a healthcare or regulated environment.
Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional product or engineering teams.
Additional Qualifications
Understanding of healthcare-related data governance and security frameworks, such as NIST or HITRUST.
Experience working with government agencies such as CMS, VA, or DoD, or with payer or provider organizations.
Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, policy frameworks, and value-based care programs.
Experience designing or supporting dashboards and reports for operational, clinical, or executive audiences.
A master’s degree or professional certifications in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, or a related field.
Salary & Benefits The listed annual salary range is $130,000–$160,000. Additional compensation and benefits details were not specified in the provided job description.
Location and Work Arrangement
This is a remote position. Although Commence is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, remote candidates are accepted from the following states and district:
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
The role involves working in a climate-controlled environment and spending extended periods sitting, reading, and working at a computer. Occasional standing, walking, and other physical movements may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Commence is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are merit-based and made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. Candidates who need reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact Human Resources at (757) 306-4920 or hr@commence.ai. Unless an accommodation is requested, applications must be submitted through the company’s online application system.