Data Analyst

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. *This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience* Job Title: Data Analyst Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension) W2 Hourly Rate: $55 - $70/hour Application Deadline: October 14, 2026 Overview: We are seeking a Data Analyst who will support our NYS Department of Health client on the 1115 Waiver Support Project. The Data Analyst will analyze and manipulate claims data, develop data visualizations, and use SQL to derive actionable insights from complex datasets. This role will also help ensure data quality and communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders. Duties:Analyze and manipulate claims data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and other data visualizations to support decision-making.Write and optimize complex SQL queries to retrieve, analyze, and summarize large datasets.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.Ensure data quality and integrity across multiple sources and systems.Document data processes, methodologies, analyses, and results to support transparency and replicability. Mandatory Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.4+ years of experience in claims data analysis and processing.Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.Hands-on experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.Excellent communication and presentation skills. Desirable Qualifications:Experience in healthcare or New York State government.Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes.Familiarity with statistical tools or programming languages such as Python or R. What We Offer: Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure. Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change. Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration. A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning. Ready to make a difference? We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects. Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice Cloud and Things – Talent Management Notice to Candidates Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals. How AI Is Used Our AI tools assist by: Analyzing resumes against job requirements Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications Important: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation. Your Data and Privacy Cloud and Things Data Handling: Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes Cloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities You may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: security@cloudandthings.com All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy AI Tool Data Processing: AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted All data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest AI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA Personal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing Your Participation By submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.