Title: Sr Data Analyst Employee Type: Contract Remote: Yes Location: Minneapolis, MN, US Pay Range: $33 - $33 per hour Job Description: Job#: 3023595 Senior Data Analyst Contract Duration: Through 6/30/2026 Work Location: 100% Remote (Telecommute) Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support enterprise data warehouse (EDW) initiatives within a highly complex healthcare data environment. This role focuses on mainframe development and advanced data analysis across more than 100 data sources. Key Responsibilities - Perform front-end data warehouse processing, including extracting large datasets from multiple sources, cleansing data, and preparing it for loading into the EDW - Provide analysis and development support within a mainframe environment for complex EDW data models - Develop, maintain, and enhance production reports using statistical reporting tools (e.g., SAS) for large-volume databases - Participate in full system development life cycle (SDLC) activities, including project planning, requirements analysis, specifications, coding, testing, and implementation - Work with healthcare claims data, including paid and denied claims, diagnosis codes, and procedure codes - Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards, including PHI, HIPAA privacy requirements, and code sets Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience with front-end data warehouse or similar data processing environments - 5+ years of experience as an analyst/programmer performing SDLC functions - 5+ years of experience working with statistical reporting tools such as SAS for large-volume databases - 5+ years of experience in a mainframe environment, including working knowledge of: - COBOL - VSAM file structures - JCL - TSO - Intermediate-level experience developing program specifications, pseudo code, logic diagrams, and Warnier-Orr diagrams Preferred Qualifications - Strong mainframe development experience within a healthcare data environment - Deep familiarity with healthcare claims and analytics data Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate brings extensive technical expertise in mainframe environments combined with strong analytical experience querying and interpreting healthcare data. Prior experience supporting enterprise data warehouse initiatives in healthcare is highly desirable. Top 3 Required Skills - Mainframe development experience (COBOL, VSAM, JCL, TSO) - 5+ years - Healthcare data analytics experience - 5+ years - Data warehouse and large-scale data processing experience - 5+ years Team Structure - 1 Team Lead - 6 Senior Data Analysts Interview Process - Number of Rounds: 3 - Format: Video interviews Additional Details - Professional License/Certification Required: No - Contract-to-Hire: Open to candidates who require sponsorship to convert to FTE Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.