Sr. Consulting Data Analyst - Modesto, CA

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer. DEPARTMENT: Quality  SCHEDULE:  Full-Time Regular, 40hrs/wk, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00. EDUCATION/ LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION: Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, finance, health care administration, public health administration, statistics, mathematics, operations research, or related field required, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree. Masters degree preferred. QUALIFICATIONS:  Three years programming in SAS required. Experience with SQL, macros, AF, and SASGRAPH, PROC Report and statistical procedures in SAS preferred. Experience with analytical manipulation and interpretation of large databases required. Typically two or more years of related analytical consulting experience, healthcare experience preferred. Broad familiarity with medical practices, especially population management and process and outcomes measurement. Experience with MVS/TSO operating systems preferred; if not, experience with another mainframe operating system required.  Knowledge of JCL strongly preferred. Microsoft Office skills required. Strong analytic and critical thinking skills, writing skills, communication skills, consulting skills, and ability to work within a team. Ability to express complex analytical and technical information to senior management or to audiences with clinical training. Must be an independent self-starter. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications:Project management experience preferred. SKILLS TESTING: N/A POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, this position exists to assist the organization in making strategic data-related decisions by analyzing, manipulating, tracking, internally managing and reporting data.  This position functions both as a senior analyst and as a high-level SAS programmer. DUTIES: Designs and enhances databases. Designs menu systems that are effective and user-friendly. Develops reports with accurate, easy to read, useful information. Designs and generates tracking and monitoring tools. Participates in the development of outcomes and process measures, including technical specifications, to enable population measurement, guideline implementation, and evaluation. Tests complex statistical SAS routines using macros, vendor software, and software written by self and others.  Tests and maintains data integrity.  May assist with sophisticated statistical models and forecasting tools using these databases. Assists with the definition of complex multi-dimensional healthcare issues and develops time tables/processes for decision making. May translate needs, issues, and ideas into effective strategies and action plans.  May formulate specific implementation plans and evaluates the effectiveness of actions/programs implemented.  Develops creative alternative solutions. May assist in the determination of goals and priorities with team, clients, or project management sponsors. May communicate results/recommendations to project sponsors, clients, and various senior level audiences (including physicians for TPMG departments). Additional Information Reference Code: MO.0800052 Position Type: Full Time, Employee