Data Operations Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Data Operations Analyst is responsible for processing inbound client and partner data files into our client’s record-keeping systems. The role operates with day-to-day autonomy on assigned client domains, working under the guidance of the Senior Data Operations Analyst on complex data integration patterns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes inbound client and partner files, including eligibility, claims, and contributions, using SQL and SSIS under guidance.
• Operates routine cron-scheduled batch jobs and monitors job completion.
• Maintains legacy VB scripts that support data operations workflows.
• Validates data quality and flags exceptions for senior review.
• Documents data integration patterns and runbooks for assigned domains.
• Coordinates with senior staff on complex data integration issues.
• Contributes to the team’s migration of manual file processing to automated pipelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience may substitute.

Experience

• Minimum one year of data operations, file processing, or ETL support experience.
• Experience with SQL Server or another relational database.

Technical Skills

• SQL Server, including basic T-SQL and querying production data.
• Spreadsheet tools for data validation and reconciliation.
• Ticketing and operational workflow tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SSIS exposure or willingness to learn.
• Healthcare, fintech, insurance, or regulated-industry data experience.
• Familiarity with VB or VB.NET for legacy script maintenance.
• Exposure to batch scheduling systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Relational database fundamentals for data integration workloads.
• Common ETL patterns and data-validation methodologies.
• Fundamentals of handling HIPAA-regulated data.

Skills

• Writes basic SQL queries for data validation and operations.
• Clearly documents data-integration steps and known issues.
• Communicates data-quality issues to senior staff.

Abilities

• Processes routine data-operations workloads with day-to-day autonomy.
• Learns SSIS, batch scheduling, and the client’s data environment under the guidance of senior staff.
• Maintains operational discipline across recurring data-integration workloads.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is remote within the United States. Work is performed in a standard office or home-office environment. The role requires extended periods of computer-based work, including reading data on screens, typing, and participating in remote video meetings. Occasional travel of less than 5% may be required for company events. Our client provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and may be modified at our client’s discretion.