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Clinical Informatics Analyst roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and data systems, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in health informatics, computer science, or biomedical fields. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build your career in this growing specialty.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Description Summary
In this role, you will support the strategy, oversight, and valuation of vendors serving Medicare and Medicaid risk adjustment programs. The position evaluates vendor capabilities and performance, develops financial and return-on-investment analyses, and uses data to forecast revenue impact and identify risks and opportunities. It partners with business, technical, and regional stakeholders to translate risk adjustment requirements into effective vendor solutions, governance routines, and performance measures. The role also presents valuation findings, recommendations, and escalation items to senior leaders while promoting compliant, accountable, and analytically driven decision-making.
What you will do
- Support vendor management teams and regional stakeholders with vendor strategy, selection, contracting, onboarding, performance management, and issue resolution for Medicare and Medicaid risk adjustment programs
- Develop and maintain vendor valuation methodologies that quantify financial opportunity, return on investment, operational impact, and performance against contractual commitments
- Evaluate vendor capabilities, data quality, coding accuracy, submission readiness, scalability, and alignment with enterprise risk adjustment objectives
- Establish scorecards, key performance indicators, and governance routines to monitor vendor performance
- Use technology and programming skillsets to oversee data, reporting, and analytics needed to assess risk adjustment performance, forecast revenue impact, reconcile results, and identify emerging opportunities or risks
- Translate Medicare and Medicaid risk adjustment requirements into clear business, data, and technology specifications for internal teams and external vendors
- Develop, maintain, and execute analytics and AI-enabled capabilities that improve vendor oversight, valuation accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision-making while maintaining accountability
- Design and maintain documentation for vendor processes, data flows, and valuation models
- Present vendor performance, valuation findings, recommendations, and escalation items to senior leaders and governance forums
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant experience in healthcare analytics, risk adjustment, vendor management, financial analysis, or an equivalent combination of experience
- Working knowledge of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and state-specific risk adjustment programs
- 2+ years of experience with SQL and/or Python for data analysis, validation, reconciliation, and performance measurement
- 2+ years of experience with business intelligence reporting tools such as Amazon Quick, Tableau, or Power BI
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, execution, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medicaid, or state risk adjustment models, data submissions, reconciliation, and revenue forecasting
- Experience evaluating and managing risk adjustment vendor performance
- Experience developing vendor valuations, financial forecasts, sensitivity analyses, and return-on-investment assessments
- Experience with contract performance measures, procurement processes, vendor scorecards, and executive governance
- Experience using governed analytics or AI-enabled capabilities to improve risk adjustment operations, valuation, or vendor oversight
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience working with Databricks to query data, develop analysis, and deploy dashboards
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60,300.00 - $145,860.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/09/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Description Summary
In this role, you will support the strategy, oversight, and valuation of vendors serving Medicare and Medicaid risk adjustment programs. The position evaluates vendor capabilities and performance, develops financial and return-on-investment analyses, and uses data to forecast revenue impact and identify risks and opportunities. It partners with business, technical, and regional stakeholders to translate risk adjustment requirements into effective vendor solutions, governance routines, and performance measures. The role also presents valuation findings, recommendations, and escalation items to senior leaders while promoting compliant, accountable, and analytically driven decision-making.
What you will do
- Support vendor management teams and regional stakeholders with vendor strategy, selection, contracting, onboarding, performance management, and issue resolution for Medicare and Medicaid risk adjustment programs
- Develop and maintain vendor valuation methodologies that quantify financial opportunity, return on investment, operational impact, and performance against contractual commitments
- Evaluate vendor capabilities, data quality, coding accuracy, submission readiness, scalability, and alignment with enterprise risk adjustment objectives
- Establish scorecards, key performance indicators, and governance routines to monitor vendor performance
- Use technology and programming skillsets to oversee data, reporting, and analytics needed to assess risk adjustment performance, forecast revenue impact, reconcile results, and identify emerging opportunities or risks
- Translate Medicare and Medicaid risk adjustment requirements into clear business, data, and technology specifications for internal teams and external vendors
- Develop, maintain, and execute analytics and AI-enabled capabilities that improve vendor oversight, valuation accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision-making while maintaining accountability
- Design and maintain documentation for vendor processes, data flows, and valuation models
- Present vendor performance, valuation findings, recommendations, and escalation items to senior leaders and governance forums
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant experience in healthcare analytics, risk adjustment, vendor management, financial analysis, or an equivalent combination of experience
- Working knowledge of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and state-specific risk adjustment programs
- 2+ years of experience with SQL and/or Python for data analysis, validation, reconciliation, and performance measurement
- 2+ years of experience with business intelligence reporting tools such as Amazon Quick, Tableau, or Power BI
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, execution, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medicaid, or state risk adjustment models, data submissions, reconciliation, and revenue forecasting
- Experience evaluating and managing risk adjustment vendor performance
- Experience developing vendor valuations, financial forecasts, sensitivity analyses, and return-on-investment assessments
- Experience with contract performance measures, procurement processes, vendor scorecards, and executive governance
- Experience using governed analytics or AI-enabled capabilities to improve risk adjustment operations, valuation, or vendor oversight
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience working with Databricks to query data, develop analysis, and deploy dashboards
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60,300.00 - $145,860.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/09/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Informatics Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Mention your STEM OPT status in your resume summary and cover letter. Employers in health IT often don't realize informatics roles qualify for the 24-month extension, so clarifying this removes a common hiring hesitation before it becomes one.
Target healthcare systems with dedicated IT departments
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, and integrated health systems employ full in-house informatics teams and have established HR processes for work authorization. They're more likely to support OPT than smaller clinics or early-stage health startups.
Highlight EHR platform experience specifically
Proficiency in Epic, Cerner, or similar electronic health record systems is frequently the deciding factor in hiring. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on configuration or workflow optimization experience stand out immediately in a competitive informatics applicant pool.
Align your degree field to the job description carefully
STEM OPT applies when your degree field directly relates to the role. Health informatics, biomedical informatics, or computer science degrees align cleanly. If your degree is adjacent, prepare a clear explanation of how your coursework connects to the informatics function.
Build a portfolio of clinical workflow or data projects
Employers want evidence you can translate clinical needs into technical solutions. Include capstone projects, internship work, or academic research that involved data analysis, system implementation, or clinical decision support, even if the setting was academic rather than commercial.
Connect with informatics professionals through specialty associations
Organizations focused on health informatics and clinical data management host events and forums where hiring managers participate directly. Building relationships in these spaces often surfaces opportunities before they're publicly posted, which matters when your OPT timeline is a factor.
Clinical Informatics Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Informatics Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases it does. The role typically falls under CIP codes related to health informatics, biomedical informatics, or computer and information sciences. Whether your specific degree qualifies depends on the CIP code assigned to your program. Check with your DSO to confirm before applying, since the extension requires your degree field to directly relate to the position.
How do I find Clinical Informatics Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT or are open to work authorization?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship openness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider work authorization. Clinical informatics positions at large health systems tend to have more established sponsorship processes than smaller employers, so browsing Migrate Mate by employer type can help you prioritize your search.
What does a Clinical Informatics Analyst actually do day-to-day?
The role centers on bridging clinical operations and health IT systems. Day-to-day work typically involves analyzing electronic health record data, supporting EHR implementation and optimization, training clinical staff on system workflows, and producing reports for quality improvement or regulatory compliance. Some positions also involve clinical decision support design or interoperability work between different health systems.
Do employers in health IT understand OPT and STEM OPT work authorization?
It varies significantly. Large academic medical centers and national health systems often have HR teams familiar with F-1 OPT and the E-Verify requirement that comes with STEM OPT. Smaller regional hospitals or outpatient groups may have limited experience. Coming prepared with a one-page explanation of your authorization timeline and what the employer needs to do operationally can make a meaningful difference in those conversations.
Can I transition from a Clinical Informatics Analyst role to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, and informatics roles have a strong track record for H-1B visa sponsorship. The position meets the specialty occupation standard because it typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or health-related field. Many large hospital networks and health IT companies have sponsored H-1B petitions for informatics staff. Using your OPT period to demonstrate performance and integrate into the team strengthens the case for sponsorship.