Two candidates describe a Kaiser Permanente Data Analyst process with a recruiter or HR screen, a survey-data case or live SQL, and panel conversations about stakeholder communication.
$95K
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$112K
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Two candidates describe Kaiser Permanente's Data Analyst interview, and both found the people friendly and the tone conversational. The technical content differed between them, so prepare for more than one format.
One candidate had an initial interview that mixed behavioral questions, a case interview and some SQL. A panel round followed, then a lighter final conversation with a director. The case was a take-home on survey data. It required a PowerPoint deck and Python code, presented in about 10 minutes with roughly 20 minutes of questions. That candidate says interviewers asked about the KPIs and metrics used in past work and about their personal contribution to those projects.
The other candidate applied online, had an HR phone screen about a week later, and then a Zoom panel with several team members. The panel included live SQL coding that the candidate had not been told about in advance. It also covered Tableau, Power BI and Looker experience, some Power BI-specific technical questions, and a request to explain a technical concept to a non-technical listener.
In practice, rehearse SQL aggregations and window functions out loud, and be ready to defend a small analysis in a short presentation. Prepare two or three examples of decisions your data influenced, along with the metrics you chose and why. Practice explaining a problem to a client or stakeholder in plain language. Both candidates ended without an offer, so treat the SQL and the case as the places to be most polished. Two reports are a small sample, and the format may vary by team.
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One round with the hiring manager and we went over my resume. I talked about my educational experience such as the coursework I went through, and then talked about my experiences and projects. Very basic not technical at all.
Questions asked: Tell me about one of your projects. Why are you interested in Kaiser specifically?
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
One candidate reports an HR phone screen about a week after applying online. It covered background verification, salary expectations and a few standard questions about using data to solve problems. The other candidate's first conversation mixed behavioral, case and SQL questions, so the screen may vary by team.
One candidate was given survey data and prepared a PowerPoint and Python code response. They presented it in about 10 minutes, followed by around 20 minutes of questions. Interviewers reportedly probed the KPIs chosen and the candidate's own contribution to past projects. Other teams may not use this exercise.
Both candidates describe a panel. One was over Zoom with several team members, with behavioral and situational questions, live SQL they were not warned about, visualization tool questions and a non-technical explanation task. The other candidate's panel focused on how they communicate in group settings.
One candidate describes a final round with a director as much lighter, closer to a vibe check than a technical screen. The other candidate reports hearing nothing after the second round. Both candidates report no offer, so applicants should not assume a friendly final conversation signals the outcome.
