**Job Summary** The encounters technical analyst role is primarily responsible for Encounter claim analysis and developing custom business rules in EDM product for reducing the encounter rejection through systematic fixes. **Responsibilities** Ensure accurate and timely Encounter file processing and submission to State and federal agencies. Provide analytical research and technical data support for regulatory/business-oriented processes for Encounter Data Operations. Analyze and interprets encounter data to identify potential issues and trends Review research investigate and correct encounter issues through data and process analysis. Propose short term and long-term solutions for fixing Encounters data validation errors and State rejects to improve submission and acceptance rates and to meet State and client Service level agreements. Perform User acceptance testing for new requirements\system fixes Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.