Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: US, Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6-12 months

Pay: $50-$55/hr

About:

VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is 'Great Place to Work® CertifiedTM' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink's work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.

Future duties and responsibilities:

<>Interoperability Data Analysis and Design

• Analyze, profile, and validate source and target data across clinical, claims, member, and provider systems to support interoperable data exchange.

• Define and maintain source-to-target mappings and transformation rules for HL7 v2, FHIR, CCD/C-CDA, and X12 EDI standards.

• Partner with integration engineers, clinical SMEs, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into clear data and interface specifications.

<>Data Governance and Stewardship

• Support enterprise data governance by defining and maintaining data definitions, business glossaries, and metadata for interoperability data elements.

• Establish and monitor data quality rules, thresholds, and scorecards for data exchanged across interfaces.

• Contribute to data lineage documentation and data catalog updates, so data flows between systems are transparent and traceable.

• Apply data classification, privacy, and security standards (HIPAA, PHI/PII handling, consent) to all interoperability data flows.

<>Data Quality and Validation

• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and root cause analysis for interface errors, rejections, and data discrepancies.

• Design and execute interoperability test scenarios and reconciliation checks before and after go-live.

• Recommend and drive remediation actions in collaboration with data owners and stewards.

<>Regulatory and Standards Alignment

• Track and assess the impact of interoperability and data exchange regulations (such as CMS Interoperability and Patient Access rule, ONC/TEFCA, and USCDI) on data management practices.

• Help ensure that data exchange solutions align with industry standards, code sets (ICD-10, CPT, LOINC, SNOMED), and internal governance policies.

<>Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate validation, mapping, and monitoring processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Maintain clear documentation, including data dictionaries, mapping specifications, and operating procedures.

<>Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the Data Management and Governance team, Interoperability engineers, Compliance, and Business teams to prioritize and deliver data initiatives.

• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Healthcare interoperability experience

• Knowledge of healthcare standards such as FHIR, CCDA, HL7 v2, and related interoperability frameworks

• Strong business analysis and data analysis experience

• Expertise in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries across large datasets

• Experience with data platforms such as Databricks, Teradata, Snowflake, AWS Athena, or similar analytical environments

• Ability to perform data profiling, data mapping, data quality analysis, and root cause investigation

• Experience working with both business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable data solutions

Employment Practices:

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job-related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team.
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