Healthcare Data Associate

At Diverge Health we are passionate about improving health access and outcomes for those most in need. We partner with primary care providers to improve the engagement and management of their Medicaid patients, offering independent practices with specialized resources and clinical programs to close gaps in care. Our teams work to address medical, social and behavioral patient needs, lowering healthcare costs and improving patient lives. Guided by our core values of humility, continuous learning and feeling the weight, our team is on a mission to strengthen communities from within, unlocking people's ability to live their healthiest lives.

We are looking for a Healthcare Data Associate to join our team! This role is central to how we understand performance, identify opportunities, and drive meaningful improvement across our Medicaid and Medicare populations.

What You’ll Do

As the Healthcare Data Associate you will play a pivotal role in translating complex healthcare data into insights that inform strategy, improve quality outcomes, and support decision-making across the organization. You’ll work closely with Quality, Technology, Market Operations, and leadership teams to strengthen performance across multiple states.

Key areas you’ll add value:

• Lead data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities across quality metrics, including HEDIS.
• Develop clear, visually compelling reports and dashboards to support quality, compliance, and executive decision-making.
• Partner with Quality Operations teammates to surface performance insights, outliers, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Technology partners to streamline data pipelines and enhance analytic capabilities.
• Maintain and evolve standardized reporting templates to ensure consistency across clients and markets.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of all analytics and reporting outputs.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and automate recurring analytics workflows, supporting scalability.
• Support learning and iteration by analyzing results from pilots, feature launches, and workflow changes.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a data analyst in a healthcare environment.
• At least 2 years of hands-on SQL experience, including complex queries and data validation.
• Strong experience with quality reporting and HEDIS performance analysis; risk adjustment knowledge preferred.
• Experience working with clinical data such as EHR, claims, pharmacy, or population health datasets.
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, SNOMED, LOINC).
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare data privacy requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze healthcare data, generate insights, and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Personal Characteristics

• An empathetic, humble, and highly conscientious teammate who inspires and motivates others.
• Strength in authentically connecting with people from all walks of life.
• Curious and open to learning, growth, and feedback.
• Strong communicator with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• A thoughtful problem solver who enjoys finding clarity in complexity.
• A strong representative of Diverge Health’s mission, vision, and values

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, based on experience and alignment with role expectations. In addition to base compensation, we offer a competitive equity package, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.