Healthcare Analytics Consultant

Overview Inabia is seeking a remote Lead Healthcare Analytics Consultant for a 6-month contract engagement to serve as a technical lead driving data and analytics excellence across key stakeholder relationships. This role moves well beyond standard reporting, requiring an AI-first mentality and the ability to translate complex healthcare claims data into clear, actionable narratives that influence business decisions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in high-pressure environments, capable of owning high-priority projects with tight turnaround times while leading by example. Responsibilities Lead Strategic Reporting & Delivery: Own the end-to-end analytics lifecycle for leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring high-impact reporting is delivered on schedule and strategically aligned with clinical and financial objectives. Direct Client Analytics Partnership: Serve as the primary analytics lead for top-tier client requests, acting as a consultant to design solutions that address complex healthcare business challenges and presenting insights directly to key partners. Technical Excellence & SQL Mentorship: Establish and uphold data integrity standards by leading peer code reviews, providing expert guidance on SQL optimization, complex logic validation, and adherence to data governance and compliance requirements. Advanced Project & Knowledge Management: Oversee the reporting roadmap and project lifecycle via Jira and Confluence, ensuring transparent communication of project statuses, maintaining technical documentation, and proactively identifying risks to delivery timelines. Key Stakeholder Communication: Act as the voice of the data for key stakeholders, translating dense healthcare findings into compelling narratives and high-level presentations that bridge technical complexity with business-critical decision-making. Rapid Impact Assessment: Lead high-priority routine and ad-hoc analyses, including internal and external audits, and deliver insights wi