Analytics Engagement Manager I

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! *We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.* *Our people make all the difference in our success.* Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve. (learn more at [www.pplfirst.com](http://www.publicpartnerships.com/)). **Job Summary** The Analytics Engagement Manager I supports data-driven decision-making across Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) by delivering analytical insights, developing reporting solutions, and partnering with business stakeholders to solve operational and strategic challenges. This role is ideal for an early-career analytics professional who demonstrates strong technical aptitude, business curiosity, and a desire to influence organizational outcomes through data. The Analytics Engagement Manager I will contribute to analytics engagements, support data modeling and reporting initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve program performance across PPL's business lines. **Key Responsibilities** **Analytics Delivery & Project Execution** - Support the execution of analytics initiatives under the guidance of senior analytics leaders. - Perform data analysis, reporting, and research to address defined business questions and operational challenges. - Assist in requirements gathering, project planning, and solution development for analytics engagements. - Manage assigned deliverables and timelines while proactively communicating risks, dependencies, and obstacles. - Contribute to the development of dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that support business decision-making. **Data Analysis & Technical Development** - Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries, datasets, and reporting solutions. - Utilize Python and related analytical tools to perform data manipulation, analysis, and automation activities. - Support data transformation, validation, and quality assurance processes. - Apply analytical techniques including segmentation, trend analysis, descriptive statistics, and anomaly detection to identify actionable insights. - Document methodologies, assumptions, business rules, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing and audit readiness **Stakeholder Partnership & Communication** - Collaborate with managers, senior managers, and cross-functional business partners to understand analytical needs and deliver meaningful insights. - Translate technical findings into clear, concise recommendations for business audiences. - Participate in stakeholder meetings and contribute to discussions regarding analytical approaches and business opportunities. - Support the presentation of findings through written reports, dashboards, and verbal communications*.* **Continuous Improvement & Professional Development** - Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and knowledge-sharing activities. - Develop an understanding of PPL's business operations, including Medicaid programs, self-directed services, payroll operations, program performance, and compliance requirements. - Contribute to the continuous improvement…