Entry Level Configuration Analyst Jobs
New grad configuration analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Insurance, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with Oscar Management Corporation, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman hiring at this level now.
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Summary:
Under the supervision of the Configuration Manager, the Payment Integrity Analyst I will work in conjunction with Business Configuration, Claims, Network, Provider Data, Utilization Management, as well as other operational departments to ensure validation and quality assurance of benefit, contract, reimbursement, and overall financial analysis that arise during the overpayment identification and recovery process.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Leverages available resources and systems (both internal and external) to analyze claim information and take appropriate action for payment resolution; documents all activity in accordance with organization policies.
- Performs review of claim projects resulting from overpayments or underpayments related to benefits, contracts, and fee schedule defects.
- Performs root cause analysis and financial impacts of identified defective claims.
- Communicates findings, including trends and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
- Research, maintain, test, and create fee schedule tables from data obtained from CMS, Tricare (CHAMPUS), or custom rates into the claims system.
- Research, maintain, and create provider reimbursement contract configuration.
- Collaborate with and maintain open communication with all departments within CHRISTUS Health to ensure effective and efficient workflow and facilitate completion of tasks/goals.
- Follow the CHRISTUS Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- All other duties assigned by management.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent experience in healthcare claims adjudication, system configuration, and auditing
- Strong understanding of healthcare claims data, pricing, and claims editing concepts, including UB04 and HCFA 1500 claim content
- Strong working knowledge of health insurance concepts, practices, and procedures, including the understanding of provider payment methodologies and claims processing workflows, from receipt through final adjudication
- Strong analytical and research abilities to triage issues and perform reconciliations or data analysis
- Working knowledge of Federal and State regulatory rules regarding claims adjudication
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Strong Microsoft Office application skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Index/Match, Formulas, and creating spreadsheets)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing projects and deadlines
- Ability to think creatively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle and resolve complex issues independently
- Knowledge of Commercial, Medicare Advantage, Tricare, and Health Care Exchange programs preferred
- Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology.
- Ability to learn new policies and processes based on written material and observation
- Ability to establish and maintain professional, positive, and effective work relationships
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team in a fast-changing environment
Experience
- 0–1 year of experience interpreting complex provider agreements, claims adjudication, system configuration, and auditing.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Configuration Manager, the Payment Integrity Analyst I will work in conjunction with Business Configuration, Claims, Network, Provider Data, Utilization Management, as well as other operational departments to ensure validation and quality assurance of benefit, contract, reimbursement, and overall financial analysis that arise during the overpayment identification and recovery process.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Leverages available resources and systems (both internal and external) to analyze claim information and take appropriate action for payment resolution; documents all activity in accordance with organization policies.
- Performs review of claim projects resulting from overpayments or underpayments related to benefits, contracts, and fee schedule defects.
- Performs root cause analysis and financial impacts of identified defective claims.
- Communicates findings, including trends and recommendations to appropriate leadership.
- Research, maintain, test, and create fee schedule tables from data obtained from CMS, Tricare (CHAMPUS), or custom rates into the claims system.
- Research, maintain, and create provider reimbursement contract configuration.
- Collaborate with and maintain open communication with all departments within CHRISTUS Health to ensure effective and efficient workflow and facilitate completion of tasks/goals.
- Follow the CHRISTUS Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- All other duties assigned by management.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent experience in healthcare claims adjudication, system configuration, and auditing
- Strong understanding of healthcare claims data, pricing, and claims editing concepts, including UB04 and HCFA 1500 claim content
- Strong working knowledge of health insurance concepts, practices, and procedures, including the understanding of provider payment methodologies and claims processing workflows, from receipt through final adjudication
- Strong analytical and research abilities to triage issues and perform reconciliations or data analysis
- Working knowledge of Federal and State regulatory rules regarding claims adjudication
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Strong Microsoft Office application skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Index/Match, Formulas, and creating spreadsheets)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing projects and deadlines
- Ability to think creatively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle and resolve complex issues independently
- Knowledge of Commercial, Medicare Advantage, Tricare, and Health Care Exchange programs preferred
- Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology.
- Ability to learn new policies and processes based on written material and observation
- Ability to establish and maintain professional, positive, and effective work relationships
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team in a fast-changing environment
Experience
- 0–1 year of experience interpreting complex provider agreements, claims adjudication, system configuration, and auditing.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time
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Entry Level Configuration Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level configuration analyst job?
Focus on building hands-on experience with configuration management tools, ticketing systems, and software deployment workflows, even through coursework, labs, or internships. Employers at this level look for attention to detail, comfort with documentation, and a basic understanding of IT or software environments. Certifications like CompTIA A+ or ITIL Foundation can strengthen an application when direct experience is limited.
Which companies hire entry level configuration analysts?
Companies hiring entry level configuration analysts right now include Oscar Management Corporation, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of technology firms, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and managed service providers that maintain large software or hardware environments requiring active configuration oversight.
Are there remote entry level configuration analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this stage since many employers prefer new hires to learn workflows in person. About 51% of entry level configuration analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates who need flexibility will find options, particularly with larger technology companies and consulting firms.
Are these new grad configuration analyst jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior configuration analyst roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate relevant skills through a portfolio rather than a long professional history.
Which industries hire the most entry level configuration analysts?
Entry Level configuration analyst roles concentrate in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage complex, frequently updated software or system environments where junior analysts can contribute to version control, change tracking, and documentation from day one.