Ascension

Technical Analyst- Data and Systems

Ascension$96K — $134K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of relevant experience or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of applicable job-specific experience required.
  • Strong SQL skills for advanced queries and data validation, particularly with Google BigQuery or similar tools.
  • Hands-on experience with data profiling tools (Informatica Data Quality, Talend, IBM InfoSphere) or SQL techniques.
  • Knowledge of healthcare data modeling (Star Schema, Dimensional) and data governance best practices.
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis for data discrepancies and implement remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform deep data profiling on source datasets to assess quality, completeness, and anomalies for enterprise integration.
  • Execute complex SQL queries using Google BigQuery to validate transformations and create reusable datasets.
  • Analyze data flows to map source-to-target relationships, establishing data lineage across databases.
  • Collaborate with product managers and data engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on data discrepancies and implement quality monitoring strategies.
  • Support the testing of new data ingestion pipelines and maintain thorough technical documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription options.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan with additional financial security resources.
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays for time to recharge.
  • Education assistance through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program with resources for emotional well-being and stress management.
  • Family-support benefits such as parental leave and adoption assistance.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Department/Specialty: Data Delivery Governance

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary Range: $96,208.99 - $134,109.89 per year

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Perform deep-dive data profiling on source datasets to evaluate quality, completeness, and anomalies, ensuring data is primed for integration into enterprise platforms.
  • Utilize Google BigQuery to execute complex SQL queries, validate transformations, and build reusable datasets and views to support downstream analytics.
  • Conduct detailed data flow analysis to map source-to-target relationships, establish data lineage, and identify dependencies across databases and applications.
  • Partner with product managers and data engineers to translate business needs into technical requirements and define scalable integration strategies.
  • Lead root cause analysis for data discrepancies and monitor quality metrics to implement effective remediation and cleansing strategies.
  • Support the testing of new ingestion pipelines and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including schema metadata and system inventories.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong SQL skills (advanced queries, views) for data extraction and validation using BigQuery SQL or equivalent tool such as Redshift
  • Data Profiling Tools: Strong hands-on experience with data profiling tools (e.g., Informatica Data Quality, Talend, IBM InfoSphere, or techniques using SQL, specialized Python libraries and relational database knowledge
  • Proficient in Healthcare data modeling (Star Schema, Dimensional), metadata management, and applying data governance and stewardship best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Perform deep-dive data profiling on source datasets to evaluate quality, completeness, and anomalies, ensuring data is primed for integration into enterprise platforms.
  • Utilize Google BigQuery to execute complex SQL queries, validate transformations, and build reusable datasets and views to support downstream analytics.
  • Conduct detailed data flow analysis to map source-to-target relationships, establish data lineage, and identify dependencies across databases and applications.
  • Partner with product managers and data engineers to translate business needs into technical requirements and define scalable integration strategies.
  • Lead root cause analysis for data discrepancies and monitor quality metrics to implement effective remediation and cleansing strategies.
  • Support the testing of new ingestion pipelines and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including schema metadata and system inventories.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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