Experienced Entry-Level Data Analyst – Remote Position for Healthcare Insights and Reporting
About Aetna and the Role
Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to kickstart your career in data analysis? Do you have a passion for working with data to drive business insights and inform strategic decisions? Aetna, a leading healthcare company, is seeking an experienced entry-level data analyst to join its dynamic team. As a data analyst at Aetna, you will play a critical role in analyzing complex data sets, developing reporting solutions, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive business growth.About the Role
As an experienced entry-level data analyst, you will be responsible for:- Collaborating with internal partners and agencies to design and develop reporting solutions, analytic research, and packages to meet business needs.
- Developing, validating, and executing complex queries, developing complex reports, and performing complex data analysis to answer business questions for internal clients; translating results, and making recommendations to business areas based on findings.
- Designing and developing packages for internal clients.
- Evaluating data needs of assigned projects, ensuring data integrity and suitability, and determining data series methods, metrics definitions, and assessment methods.
- Transforming data into actionable insights through reporting solutions.
- Troubleshooting technical issues.
- Presenting analysis and reports to internal clients and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:- 2-4 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Experience with Microsoft Access (manipulating forms, tables, queries, etc.), Excel, Visual Basic for Applications.
- Experience with reporting platforms, such as SQL Server Integrated Services (SSIS).
- Development programming languages, such as ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript.
- Development database languages, such as Transact SQL.
- Database knowledge, such as MS SQL Server.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:- Experience with reporting platforms, such as WEBI (SAP BI Launchpad).
- Knowledge of Aetna systems, databases, and underlying data structures (e.g., ACAS, HMO, HRP, etc.).
- Database knowledge, such as Hadoop, Oracle.
- Development database languages, such as Oracle PLSQL.
- Crystal Reporting experience is preferred.
Required Education
A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required.Responsibilities and Benefits
As a data analyst at Aetna, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and develop your skills in data analysis and reporting. Aetna offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:- A complete range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Eligibility to participate in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.
- A fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Severa wellness programs, training assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with collaborating partners.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation pay, as well as paid vacations during the calendar year.