Associate Health Data Analyst - Business Intelligence

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island•Providence, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At BCBSRI, our greatest resource is our people. We come from varying backgrounds, different cultures, and unique experiences. We are hard-working, caring, and creative individuals who collaborate, support one another, and grow together. Passion, empathy, and understanding are at the forefront of everything we do—not just for our members, but for our employees as well. We recognize that to do your best work, you have to be your best self. It’s why we offer flexible work arrangements that include remote and hybrid opportunities and paid time off. We provide tuition reimbursement and assist with student-loan repayment. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance as well as programs that support your mental health and well-being. We pay competitively, offer bonuses and investment plans, and are committed to growing and developing our employees. Our culture is one of belonging. We strive to be transparent and accountable. We believe in equipping our associates with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful. No matter where you’re at in the organization, you’re an integral part of our team and your input, thoughts, and ideas are valued. Join others who value a workplace for all. We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique, from personal characteristics to past experiences. Our different perspectives strengthen us as an organization and help us better serve all Rhode Islanders. We’re dedicated to serving Rhode Islanders. Our focus extends beyond providing access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable care. To further improve the health and well-being of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we regularly roll up our sleeves and get to work (literally) in communities all across the state—building homes, working in food pantries, revitalizing community centers, and transforming outdoor spaces for children and adults. Because we believe it is our collective responsibility to uplift our fellow Rhode Islanders when and where we can, our associates receive additional paid time to volunteer.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Zero to two years health data analysis, business analysis, software application, database design, and technical documentation experience
Understanding of SQL and Python programming, spreadsheet, and data visualization tools
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of general mathematical principals
Ability to research data, identify trends and recommend appropriate actions
Detail oriented
Ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to take initiative in finding solutions to difficult and/or sensitive problems
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders
Ability to organize work efficiently to meet established time and quality standards
Good organization skills
Good time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of products; i.e., Word, Excel, PPT, etc

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with healthcare data domains such as claims, enrollment, utilization or financial reporting
Experience working in a modern analytics environment that emphasizes data governance, reusable data assets and self-service analytics.

Responsibilities

Extract and analyze healthcare data for specific studies and corporate initiatives under the guidance of a more senior level associate.
Work with management of operational areas to assist in accumulating data.
Work with management to determine effective techniques to analyze and report on data to display the most effective result.
Develop and maintain analytical queries, views and data transformations using SQL and Python to support operational and financial analytics use cases
Build and maintain dashboards and reports that communicate trends, performance metrics and financial insights to business and finance stakeholders
Develop and document repeatable analytical processes and data assets to improve efficiency, accuracy and governance.
Maintain documentation of business requirements, data definitions and analytical methodologies
Assist team with department initiatives and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.