Data Analyst- Consulting Operations (Onsite- Overland Park, KS)

Responsible for collecting and processing data to create engaging data visualizations and compelling statistical data insights

This position is not available for visa sponsorship.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. 

At Netsmart, improving care delivery isn’t just our aspiration, it’s our passion!   

For more than 50 years, we’ve been a healthcare software company developing technology and providing services in the behavioral health, human services, and post-acute markets. We collaborate with organizations and partner with our clients across the care spectrum to anticipate challenges, identify obstacles and recognize new opportunities as healthcare evolves. We continuously strive to advance our Netsmart technologies and offerings beyond the EHR by embracing new technology trends that empower healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.  

Data Analyst- Consulting Operations

Are you driven by curiosity and have a passion for transforming data into meaningful insights? Join our Services Operations team as a Data Analyst, where you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence through reporting and analytics. This role offers a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the full spectrum of operations – from pipeline reporting to utilization analysis – giving you a comprehensive view of how a consulting business functions.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner for data reporting and visualization, helping leadership make informed decisions through clear, actionable insights. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to troubleshoot data issues, automate reporting processes, and continuously improve how we use data to run the business.

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• Strong critical thinking skills and a passion for solving complex problems.
• The ability to translate data into meaningful narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in tools like Power BI, Python, Excel, and SQL.
• A self-starter mindset with the drive to independently research and experiment with AI and automation tools.
• Comfort engaging with director-level and executive stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver impactful solutions.

Success in this role will include being comfortable navigating ambiguity, asking thoughtful questions, and diving deep into both data sets and business processes. If you're excited about building new capabilities and shaping how data supports our operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports

• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, reports, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems

• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets

• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing data analysis and BI reports, to locate trends and correct code problems

• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs

• Identify and define process improvement opportunities

Qualifications
Required

• Ability to work onsite in Overland Park, KS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Information Management or related experience

• At least 1 year of professional business analytics experience including developing queries, report writing, and data visualization

• Experience with reporting packages (Microsoft SSRS, SAP Crystal Reports, etc.) and industry leading BI tools such as Tableau, Qlik, or Power BI

• Experience with SQL and RDBMS databases

• Programming languages and coding technologies such as Java, .NET, Python, XML, JavaScript

• Experience analyzing large datasets from ETL frameworks

• Experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)

• Experience with relational and NoSQL database systems

Preferred

•  Work experience in the healthcare industry including clinical, financial and operational data

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment d