Data & Analytics Practice Leader

Position Overview :

We're looking for a Delivery Leader to lead our healthcare data services for payer and provider organizations. You must have proven experience building data practices from the ground up with a strong healthcare technology background.

Key Responsibilities :

Data Practice Building :

- Build and scale data practice including service offerings, delivery frameworks, and revenue growth.

- Meet annual revenue contribution targets through new client acquisition and existing client expansion.

- Establish data governance policies and compliance frameworks for healthcare environments.

- Create standardized methodologies and tools that differentiate our services.

- Drive business development and manage P&L for practice.

Data Strategy & Analytics :

- Define data strategy aligned with healthcare client business goals.

- Lead implementation of analytics solutions using tools like Power BI, Tableau, and cloud platforms.

- Develop predictive analytics and AI solutions for healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency.

- Ensure data quality, security, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH).

Team Leadership :

- Build and mentor teams of data scientists, engineers, and analysts.

- Collaborate with client executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

- Foster innovation and technical excellence across all data initiatives.

- Manage technical infrastructure and reduce technical debt.

Required Qualifications :

Practice Building Experience :

- 10+ years in data leadership roles with proven track record building data practices.

- Healthcare payer and provider technology services background required.

- Experience growing practices to significant revenue with enterprise clients.

- Track record of meeting or exceeding annual revenue contribution targets.

- P&L responsibility and business development experience.

Technical Skills :

- Expertise in database design, data modeling, and warehousing.

- Strong SQL, Python/R programming skills.

- Proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Experience with healthcare data standards (HL7 FHIR, X12, ICD).

- Knowledge of big data technologies and ML/AI frameworks.

Healthcare Domain Knowledge :

- Deep understanding of payer and provider operations and workflows.

- Experience with healthcare analytics use cases (risk adjustment, quality reporting, population health).

- Knowledge of healthcare compliance and regulatory requirements.

- Understanding of value-based care models and interoperability challenges.

Leadership & Business Skills :

- Proven team leadership and mentoring abilities.

- Strong communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives.

- Strategic thinking with ability to align data initiatives to business outcomes.

- Experience translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.