TEMP IT Computer Prof Specialist

Req ID: 368443 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a TEMP IT Computer Prof Specialist to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (US-LA), United States (US).

Senior Healthcare Informatics Analyst - Pharmacy
The Senior Healthcare Informatics Analyst – Pharmacy Analytics independently provides advanced analytics to support understanding and improvement of pharmacy benefit utilization, cost, quality, and clinical outcomes. This role develops analytic attributes related to pharmacy utilization management, drug cost optimization, formulary performance, medication adherence, and provider/member pharmacy engagement.
In collaboration with Pharmacy, Clinical, Actuarial, Finance, and IT partners, this position leads complex problem solving, solution development, and data‑driven strategic decision making. Accountable for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations associated with pharmacy data and analytics responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Leads the selection and application of pharmacy‑focused analytic, evaluation, and BI methodologies to support business decisions and strategic planning
• Leverages pharmacy claims data, PBM feeds, EDW data sources, and non‑EDW datasets to deliver actionable insights
• Independently partners with business teams to define pharmacy analytics needs and develop solutions such as predictive models, dashboards, utilization analyses, and performance metrics
• Serves as a pharmacy analytics advisor on enterprise and cross‑functional initiatives
• Translates pharmacy business rules and policies into analytical models and reporting solutions, acting as a liaison between Pharmacy, Analytics, IT, and EIM teams
• Performs peer data quality reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of pharmacy analytics output
• Conducts advanced descriptive and statistical analyses related to drug utilization, adherence, cost drivers, and clinical outcomes

Required skills/qualifications

• 4 years of healthcare analytics experience, with pharmacy or PBM analytics experience strongly preferred
• 3 years’ experience analyzing pharmacy claims, formulary performance, drug mix, utilization trends, rebates, and adherence metrics (PDC/MPR)

• 2 years’ experience/advanced knowledge of SAS (including Enterprise Miner) preferred
• 3 years’ experience with SQL, SAS, R, Python, Tableau, or similar analytic/visualization tools

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, pharmacy, public health, statistics, economics, analytics, computer science, or related field required
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Four years of related experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree
  
  Preferred skills

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience building predictive and explanatory models related to pharmacy utilization, cost, and outcomes
• Knowledge of pharmacy outcomes research, utilization management, and drug trend analysis preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system in a payer setting, with specific understanding of pharmacy benefits and PBM operations
• Pharmacy pricing and payment methodologies (AWP, WAC, MAC, rebates, trend drivers)
• Population health and pharmacy‑driven interventions
• Risk adjustment concepts and pharmacy’s role in total cost of care
• Clinical groupers and classification systems including GPI, NDC, therapeutic class, DRG, HCC, and related models
• Pharmacy‑related quality metrics (HEDIS medication measures, STAR ratings)
• Knowledge of commercial and Medicare Advantage pharmacy optimization is a plus
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to translate complex pharmacy analytics into clear insights for executive, clinical, and technical audiences
  
  

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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