We’re Ursa Health. We straddle the line between being a software company and a high-end consultancy, turning healthcare data into actionable insights. We’ve developed our healthcare data platform over the last decade combining deep industry IP with sophisticated master data management, ELT controls, and no-code logic authoring. Thanks to our unique, methodical approach, we’re able to make sense of data in a way nobody else in the industry is able to – generating analytics that are trusted enough to change how care is delivered.

“Ursa is my first in line solution for automating claims when clients ask for recommendations. I can say honestly that there is no second in line as all other out of the box solutions are inadequate. That is my honest opinion after doing this for over 20 years.” - Eric Olmsted, Principal, OHA Consulting

We’re not talking about fancy black-box models or machine-learning algorithms, although we do some of that too. Simply the work of taking healthcare data in its messy, raw format and turning it into a data frame and measure results that accurately describe what is actually happening to patients; very few organizations can do this well. And, because of that, we serve as the core data and analytics engine for many of the most innovative companies in healthcare.

"Health care is an industry awash in data and reporting requirements, which are used to generate quality measures and other analytics that nearly everyone ignores. This might give the impression that health care as an industry is not particularly amenable to using data or is already saturated with this kind of information. In fact, we've found that the opposite is true. What we’ve found are organizations, teams, and individuals practically starving for meaningful feedback.” -Andy Hackbarth, Ursa Health Co-Founder

We’re growing our team and are looking for engineers who can straddle this line between a software company and a consultancy. It’s in our DNA that the people building our software products should also be on the front line of client-facing work. It’s a hybrid role, and you’ll have to be comfortable billing hourly on idiosyncratic client deliverables. But you’ll also be channeling that work back into our software products, the longstanding Ursa Studio and our nascent Ursa Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Perform data discovery and build integration pipelines to support healthcare data obtained from multiple sources, including medical and pharmacy claims, clinical / population health data, FHIR, billing data, credentialing data, and operational data.
• Support efforts of building efficient data acquisition and data sharing solutions from various healthcare IT systems.
• Facilitate assessments evaluating the health IT landscape of clients with focus on building data acquisition and integration pipelines.
• Drive necessary discussions related to data discovery and integrations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate internally in supporting and expanding the Ursa data model, as well as building augment software tooling to improve and facilitate data work.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with SQL and the ability to think in terms of relational databases.
• General familiarity with orchestration technologies; Ursa Studio has its own built-in ELT system, so no specific orchestration product experience is required.
• The software applications are built in React and Node.js, so you’ll need to know some JavaScript.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is beneficial but not necessary.

Ursa Health is fully remote. We’ve been fully remote since our founding and have a strong remote-only culture. Hours are flexible. You’ll be able – and indeed expected – to turn off Slack for hours at a time in order to get into a flow to solve the most difficult problems.

If you want to apply to join our team, send us your resume along with an example of your work: whatever you’re able to share. We’ll send you a puzzle to complete, which shouldn’t take more than a couple hours. The puzzle is drawn straight from our work and will give you an honest sense of the real-life challenges you’ll be expected to tackle. 

After we review your puzzle answers, you should expect at least two rounds of video interviews before we send a job offer. Job scams do happen so be careful sharing personal information.

We're excited to meet candidates who are already authorized to work in the U.S., as we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. 

$160,000 - $180,000 annual salary

Ursa Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about achieving diversity on our team because we know that different backgrounds and points of view fuel innovation and creativity, and will therefore help us reach our goal of making healthcare better and more equitable for all. We foster an inclusive environment where we can celebrate our differences. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply to this and all of our open positions. All applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Analytics Engineer

We’re Ursa Health, a 10-year-old, growth stage company. We straddle the line between being a software company and a high-end consultancy, turning healthcare data into actionable insights. We’ve developed our healthcare data platform over the last decade combining deep industry IP with sophisticated master data management, ELT controls, and no-code logic authoring. Thanks to our unique, methodical approach, we’re able to make sense of data in a way nobody else in the industry is able to – generating analytics that are trusted enough to change how care is delivered.

“Ursa is my first in line solution for automating claims when clients ask for recommendations. I can say honestly that there is no second in line as all other out of the box solutions are inadequate. That is my honest opinion after doing this for over 20 years.” - Eric Olmsted, Principal, OHA Consulting

We’re not talking about fancy black-box models or machine-learning algorithms, although we do some of that too. Simply the work of taking healthcare data in its messy, raw format and turning it into a data frame and measure results that accurately describe what is actually happening to patients; very few organizations can do this well. And, because of that, we serve as the core data and analytics engine for many of the most innovative companies in healthcare.

“Health care is an industry awash in data and reporting requirements, which are used to generate quality measures and other analytics that nearly everyone ignores. This might give the impression that health care as an industry is not particularly amenable to using data or is already saturated with this kind of information. In fact, we've found that the opposite is true. What we’ve found are organizations, teams, and individuals practically starving for meaningful feedback.” - Andy Hackbarth, Ursa Health Co-Founder

About the Role

Role Department: Commercial

Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer

The Analytics Engineer role is ideal for an experienced analytics professional eager to put their healthcare domain knowledge and data modeling expertise to work in a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment. As an Analytics Engineer at Ursa Health, you’ll help develop and deliver impactful analytics solutions that accelerate clinical, operational and financial insights for our clients and fuel the evolution of our platform.

Your work will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between raw data and end-user analysis by extending the Ursa Core Data Model and enabling clients to act on data faster and with greater confidence. You will partner closely with Customer Success Managers, Data Engineers, Product Managers, and other cross-functional teams to define needs, scope solutions, and ensure client and product value is realized from every analytics engineering engagement.

About You

• You are an experienced analytics professional with a deep understanding of healthcare data.
• You thrive in client-facing roles, where communication and collaboration are key.
• You’re a problem-solver who enjoys shaping solutions from a “blank canvas,” applying a methodical and creative approach to analytics engineering challenges.
• You believe in the value of reusable assets and want to contribute not just to client success, but to Ursa’s shared product vision and marketplace offerings.
• You’re excited to be part of a mission-driven company that values humility, curiosity, and impact in healthcare.
• You enjoy teaching others how to build scalable, sustainable analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-specific analytics solutions: Use Ursa Studio to develop, implement, and maintain Natural Objects, Synthetic Objects, and Data Marts tailored to client needs that enable rapid insight and drive operational and clinical impact.
• Partner with Customer Success: Collaborate with Technical Customer Success Managers and leadership to scope, plan, manage, and support analytics engineering workstreams with clients, including multi-month embedded engagements and ad hoc initiatives.
• Consult and train clients: Provide hands-off-keyboard expertise in analytics engineering using Ursa Studio, including technical scoping, advisory consulting, and training on best-practice analytics workflows using Ursa’s platform.
• Contribute to Ursa product: Build scalable, high-impact data models and analytics components that enhance Ursa's SaaS platform and marketplace, making powerful analytic tools accessible to all clients.
• Ensure high-quality written and verbal communication: Clearly document solution approaches and final deliverables for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain standards and security: Stay current with healthcare data regulations and Ursa’s privacy and security policies, including HIPAA compliance.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of experience working with healthcare data in analytics, engineering, or consulting roles.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare data domains (e.g., claims, EMR, behavioral health) and standards (e.g., ICD, CPT, HL7).
• Proven experience in building and managing reusable analytics models and data products.
• Experience working directly with clients in scoping, delivery, and support of technical solutions.
• Strong proficiency with SQL and analytics tools/platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data transformation and automation.
• Experience in analytics model governance, versioning, and documentation best practices.
• Familiarity with Ursa Studio or similar no-code/low-code data platforms.
• Experience training or mentoring analysts or engineers.
• Prior work with distributed or remote teams.

Location

Ursa Health is fully remote. We've been fully remote since our founding and have a strong remote-only culture. Hours are flexible. You'll be able- and indeed expected- to turn off Slack for hours at a time to get into a flow to solve the most difficult problems. 

We're excited to meet candidates who are already authorized to work in the U.S., as we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.

$160,000 - $180,000 annual salary

Ursa Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about achieving diversity on our team because we know that different backgrounds and points of view fuel innovation and creativity, and will therefore help us reach our goal of making healthcare better and more equitable for all. We foster an inclusive environment where we can celebrate our differences. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply to this and all of our open positions. All applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.