Title: Senior Health Intelligence Programmer
Location: 100% Remote
Terms of Employment: W2 Contract, 12 Months (Strong Permanent Conversion Likelihood)
This position is 100% remote.
Overview:
Work with a leading firm in the health intelligence industry as a Senior Health Information Programmer. This is a "consultant-minded" role responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining core data processing platforms. You will bridge the gap between complex data and executive leadership by designing, developing, and administering high-impact reporting solutions that drive business ROI. You will
Engage directly with Operations Directors and VPs to "flush out" business requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.
Design and develop enterprise-grade reports and dashboards using Cognos, SSRS, and Power BI.
Administer, configure, and monitor reporting platforms, focusing on security, access control, and server-side optimization.
Build robust back-end data layers and SSIS packages to ensure data is structured for both current and future reporting needs.
Apply User Experience (UX) and "storytelling" principles to dashboards to cater to executive, analyst, and self-service audiences.
Mentor junior programmers and drive the adoption of best practices across the team.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree and 4-5 years of relative experience in Health Information Programming or a similar Business Intelligence role.
High proficiency in Cognos Reporting (Framework Manager) and Cognos Server Administration.
Strong SQL skills for data profiling, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
Experience with SSRS and SSIS for data wrangling and processing.
Proven ability to communicate with high-level stakeholders (Directors/VPs) and manage delivery expectations.
Demonstrated proficiency in Data Visualization and User Experience Design.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
Prior experience working with healthcare claims, utilization, or case management data.
Experience with Tableau and Microsoft SQL Server Suite (SSMS, SSAS).
Familiarity with Agile methodology and Azure DevOps/TFS source control.