Project Data Analyst- Medicaid Analysis

Deloitte is a professional services firm whose Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps clients address regulatory and risk challenges. The Project Data Analyst will analyze Medicaid medical claims, develop SQL queries, create dashboards, and identify fraud, waste, abuse, billing anomalies, and improper payment patterns. The role also partners with program integrity, healthcare operations, and analytics teams to support investigative efforts.

What you'll do:

• Analyze large volumes of medical claims to uncover billing anomalies, outlier patterns, and potential improper payments — turning raw data into actionable insights that protect program integrity and taxpayer dollars
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries to analyze large-scale Medicaid claims datasets
• Work hands-on with medical claims data, including DRGs, UB-04 institutional claims, and CMS-1500 professional claims, applying knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding
• Build dashboards and analytical visualizations (Tableau, Power BI, or Databricks) to surface risk indicators and support investigative teams
• Partner with program integrity, healthcare operations, and analytics colleagues to identify emerging fraud, waste, and abuse patterns
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

What they're looking for:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others
• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year(s) of experience with Health & Welfare Benefits Expertise and Medicaid analysis
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Benefits:

• Eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project-focused professionals.
• Opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• On-the-job learning experiences and formal development programs.