Healthcare Data Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Healthcare data analysts are strong H-1B visa sponsorship candidates. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a degree in health informatics, statistics, or a related field, and demand from hospital systems, insurers, and health tech companies keeps sponsorship activity high. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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.
Position Summary
At Aetna®, part of CVS Health, we proudly serve more than 26 million medical members through our broad range of health plan offerings. We're committed to delivering a simpler, more meaningful, and personal health care experience to each of them.
As a Senior Manager, Healthcare Vendor Data Quality Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting our Aetna members and our business by creating and managing advanced analytics tools/reports and working with other partners to create insightful interactive dashboards. You will oversee vendor partners relative to contractual service level agreements, performance guarantees, and reporting timelines. You will establish clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for vendor performance and data management, regularly review vendor performance against SLAs, and utilize technology to centralize vendor information and automate data capture.
This is a high impact role. Work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Subject matter expertise in technical solutions for the healthcare industry is critical while bringing your analytical skillset. You will have the opportunity to own projects and workstreams while also collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Accountability for vendor data and vendor processes to collect vendor data specific to Members' benefits. Market scan for vendor solutions for new and innovative benefits.
- Set up/onboard new vendors on the vendor database to provide required monthly reporting.
- Set up procedures, technologies, and benchmarks to track data quality and identify potential issues, including data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors. Develop vendor scorecards focusing on financial, customer satisfaction, and learning & growth perspectives, using key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement in real time.
- Monitor open commitments and follow up with vendors for audits, reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation.
- Provide insight into complex vendor problems and track to resolution.
- Exercise considerable latitude and subject matter expertise in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of prior healthcare vendor relations, project management or reporting experience.
- 3+ years of experience in Medicare or Medicaid.
- 3+ years’ experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience analyzing and synthesizing financial data by identifying trends, seasonality patterns, and unique outliers, while clearly articulating the insights and rationale behind emerging business outcomes.
- Experience translating complex analyses and business concepts into clear, actionable insights and recommendations, effectively communicating findings to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Prior experience in Medicare or Medicaid data analysis and vendor management, finance, procurement, or contracting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience in data management, product management, or vendor management.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with relevant software and databases.
- Strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with databases and database management.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00
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. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
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: 10/17/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Position Summary
At Aetna®, part of CVS Health, we proudly serve more than 26 million medical members through our broad range of health plan offerings. We're committed to delivering a simpler, more meaningful, and personal health care experience to each of them.
As a Senior Manager, Healthcare Vendor Data Quality Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting our Aetna members and our business by creating and managing advanced analytics tools/reports and working with other partners to create insightful interactive dashboards. You will oversee vendor partners relative to contractual service level agreements, performance guarantees, and reporting timelines. You will establish clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for vendor performance and data management, regularly review vendor performance against SLAs, and utilize technology to centralize vendor information and automate data capture.
This is a high impact role. Work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Subject matter expertise in technical solutions for the healthcare industry is critical while bringing your analytical skillset. You will have the opportunity to own projects and workstreams while also collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Accountability for vendor data and vendor processes to collect vendor data specific to Members' benefits. Market scan for vendor solutions for new and innovative benefits.
- Set up/onboard new vendors on the vendor database to provide required monthly reporting.
- Set up procedures, technologies, and benchmarks to track data quality and identify potential issues, including data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors. Develop vendor scorecards focusing on financial, customer satisfaction, and learning & growth perspectives, using key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement in real time.
- Monitor open commitments and follow up with vendors for audits, reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation.
- Provide insight into complex vendor problems and track to resolution.
- Exercise considerable latitude and subject matter expertise in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of prior healthcare vendor relations, project management or reporting experience.
- 3+ years of experience in Medicare or Medicaid.
- 3+ years’ experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Experience analyzing and synthesizing financial data by identifying trends, seasonality patterns, and unique outliers, while clearly articulating the insights and rationale behind emerging business outcomes.
- Experience translating complex analyses and business concepts into clear, actionable insights and recommendations, effectively communicating findings to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Prior experience in Medicare or Medicaid data analysis and vendor management, finance, procurement, or contracting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience in data management, product management, or vendor management.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with relevant software and databases.
- Strong technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with databases and database management.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00
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. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
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: 10/17/2026
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 Visa Sponsorship as a Healthcare Data Analyst
Target hospital systems and health insurers first
Large hospital networks and major health insurers file H-1B petitions regularly and have established immigration programs. These employers are far more likely to sponsor than smaller clinical practices or independent health IT consultancies with no prior sponsorship history.
Align your degree field to the job description
H-1B approval for this role depends on demonstrating a specialty occupation. Degrees in health informatics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or computer science strengthen your case. A general business or unrelated degree creates risk even if you have years of relevant experience.
Get comfortable with EHR platforms before applying
Employers sponsoring healthcare data analysts almost always require hands-on experience with Epic, Cerner, or similar electronic health record systems. Demonstrable EHR proficiency makes you significantly more competitive and reduces employer hesitation about sponsorship costs.
Highlight compliance and regulatory knowledge
Healthcare data roles involve HIPAA compliance and sometimes FDA or CMS reporting requirements. Candidates who understand these regulatory frameworks are harder to replace domestically, which strengthens the employer's business case for pursuing H-1B sponsorship on your behalf.
Understand the H-1B cap lottery timing
Most healthcare data analyst roles are cap-subject, meaning you must enter the H-1B lottery in March for an October start date. Plan your job search accordingly so you have an offer in place well before registration opens each year.
Cap-exempt employers can skip the lottery entirely
Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit research institutions, and academic medical centers are often cap-exempt. If you're hired by a qualifying employer, your H-1B petition can be filed and approved at any time of year without waiting for the annual lottery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a healthcare data analyst role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, healthcare data analyst positions generally qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as health informatics, statistics, epidemiology, or computer science. Roles that require any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to face an H-1B denial, so the job description and your degree both matter.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for healthcare data analysts?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, major health insurers, and health technology companies are the most active sponsors for this role. These organizations process enough data volume to justify dedicated analyst headcount and typically have in-house or outside immigration counsel to manage petitions. You can filter for sponsorship-ready employers directly on Migrate Mate.
Can I use OPT or STEM OPT as a healthcare data analyst while waiting for H-1B?
Yes. If you graduated from a U.S. university with a qualifying STEM degree such as health informatics, biostatistics, or computer science, you're eligible for 24 months of STEM OPT extension on top of your standard 12-month OPT, giving you up to three years of work authorization. This window covers two H-1B lottery cycles, which meaningfully improves your odds of selection.
What H-1B approval rates look like for healthcare data analyst petitions?
Approval rates for data analyst roles in healthcare have historically been above 80% when the petition is well-documented and the degree aligns with the position. Denials most commonly stem from USCIS challenging whether the role meets the specialty occupation standard, which happens when job descriptions are vague or the required degree field is too broad. Working with an experienced immigration attorney reduces this risk substantially.
Do I need a U.S. degree to get sponsored as a healthcare data analyst?
No, a foreign degree is acceptable as long as it's evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A three-year bachelor's degree from certain countries may require supplementary coursework or additional credentials to be accepted as equivalent. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically arrange a credential evaluation through a recognized service as part of the H-1B filing process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Healthcare Data Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.