Prior Authorization Strategy & Analytics Analyst This role sits within the Billing Strategy organization, which supports operational excellence and reimbursement optimization across the company's growing product portfolio. Position Summary We are seeking a Prior Authorization Strategy & Analytics Analyst to support operational analytics and reporting initiatives across Natera's Prior Authorization function.This role combines technical analytics capabilities with operational partnership. The ideal candidate will work closely with business leaders to develop dashboards, build KPI reporting, conduct ad hoc analyses, and support operational decision-making.This is a highly collaborative role suited for candidates who enjoy solving operational problems through analytics and data enablement.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Prior Authorization leadership to develop operational reporting and KPI frameworks
• Build dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support operational analytics initiatives
• Create and maintain views and datasets within Snowflake
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support business decisions and operational improvement initiatives
• Identify trends, workflow gaps, and performance opportunities through data analysis
• Translate operational needs into scalable reporting solutions
• Support process improvement and operational optimization initiatives
• Ensure data accuracy and usability across reporting workflows

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in:
• Healthcare Analytics
• Operational Analytics
• Revenue Cycle Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Prior Authorization Analytics
• Advanced SQL proficiency
• Experience building dashboards and KPI reporting
• Experience working with Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to partner effectively with operational stakeholders
• Familiarity with healthcare revenue cycle workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Authorization operational experience
• Experience supporting healthcare operations teams
• Familiarity with denials management and reimbursement workflows
• Exposure to AI-assisted analytics tools or modern analytics environments
• Experience in diagnostics, laboratory, or specialty healthcare organizations

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role Successful candidates:

• Are technically strong but business-oriented
• Can translate operational requests into scalable analytics solutions
• Move quickly and independently
• Partner effectively with operational leaders
• Balance technical execution with practical business impact

Why Join This Team? This role offers the opportunity to directly support operational performance and analytics innovation within a rapidly growing healthcare organization. You will work closely with operational leaders and play a key role in improving visibility, efficiency, and decision-making across Prior Authorization workflows. The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Austin, TX $85,100-$110,000 USD WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program! For more information, visit www.natera.com.