Manager Health Informatics

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas•Topeka, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Health Informatics leads a team of data scientists and analysts responsible for delivering impactful informatics solutions that support Medical Affairs and enterprise health and quality initiatives. The role plays a critical part in enabling Government Programs performance, affordability strategy, and total cost of care transparency across all lines of business. The Manager oversees prioritization and delivery of informatics products that enable whole-person care, quality improvement, and clinically focused operational decision support. The role also ensures appropriate oversight of modern informatics capabilities, including cloud-based data environments, scalable data processing, and the responsible use of machine learning and statistical methods. The Manager maintains the technical depth needed to guide and validate informatics work while ensuring strong governance, coordination, and clear communication across the organization. “This position is eligible to work onsite, remote or hybrid (9 or more days a month on site) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.” Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas. Why Join Us Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans. Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs. Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals. Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community Compensation $135,440 - 169,300 annually Exempt 19 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts. What you’ll do Lead the Health Informatics function in delivering reliable, timely, and high-quality informatics solutions supporting Medical Affairs, Government Programs, Affordability, and enterprise health and quality activities. Set priorities and manage the roadmap for informatics work to ensure alignment with divisional and organizational objectives. Ensure robust governance, documentation, validation, and quality standards across all informatics products and workflows. Serve as the primary analytical divisional representative across partners, clearly communicating methodologies, insights, and implications. Partner and regularly collaborate with IT&S, Finance, and Intelligence leadership on shared standards, expectations, workflows, and governance. Ensure informatics solutions leverage cloud platforms, modern data engineering patterns, and advanced analytical approaches such as machine learning and predictive methods when aligned to business needs. Strengthen standardized, repeatable informatics processes that support affordability efforts, total cost of care transparency, and measurement of clinical and operational program impact. Support clinical and operational initiatives such as high-cost claimant identification, avoidable ED reduction, chronic condition management, readmission avoidance, and preventive outreach. Develop staff through coaching, clear expectations, and continuous skill growth. Responsible for performance monitoring, policy enforcement, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, compliance, and team development, while ensuring accurate documentation of all related employment actions. What you need Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong communication skills with the ability to represent the department effectively across all levels of the organization. Working knowledge of informatics concepts, data structures, data quality practices, and healthcare data workflows. Familiarity with cloud data platforms, modern data engineering practices, and the principles of machine learning and statistical modeling sufficient to provide informed oversight. Familiarity with healthcare data, coding standards, and compliance expectations relevant to Medical Affairs, Government Programs, and enterprise health and quality. Demonstrated ability to make timely, informed decisions and operate effectively in complex or ambiguous environments. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in data science, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum 7 years progressive informatics or data-related experience, including 5 years of hands-on experience with SQL and Python or R to ensure credible technical oversight. Minimum 3 years leadership experience directing technical, data, or analytics-focused teams. Physical Requirements Ability to stand or sit for extended periods. Ability to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods. Occasional walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, or reach. Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Benefits & Perks Base pay is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package Incentive pay program (EPIP) Health/Vision/Dental insurance 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers Fertility/Adoption assistance 2 weeks paid caregiver leave 5% 401(k) plan matching Tuition reimbursement Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment. For more than 70 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has built a reputation of trust. As we move forward in this new era of health care we want to continue that tradition. Whether a member needs Blue Cross to cover an annual check-up or give them peace of mind during a major medical crisis, we want our members to know they can trust BCBSKS to meet their needs. Our mission: Being the insurer Kansans trust with their health. Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.

Requirements

Strong communication skills with the ability to represent the department effectively across all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of informatics concepts, data structures, data quality practices, and healthcare data workflows.
Familiarity with cloud data platforms, modern data engineering practices, and the principles of machine learning and statistical modeling sufficient to provide informed oversight.
Familiarity with healthcare data, coding standards, and compliance expectations relevant to Medical Affairs, Government Programs, and enterprise health and quality.
Demonstrated ability to make timely, informed decisions and operate effectively in complex or ambiguous environments.
Bachelor’s degree in data science, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 7 years progressive informatics or data-related experience, including 5 years of hands-on experience with SQL and Python or R to ensure credible technical oversight.
Minimum 3 years leadership experience directing technical, data, or analytics-focused teams.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Health Informatics function in delivering reliable, timely, and high-quality informatics solutions supporting Medical Affairs, Government Programs, Affordability, and enterprise health and quality activities.
Set priorities and manage the roadmap for informatics work to ensure alignment with divisional and organizational objectives.
Ensure robust governance, documentation, validation, and quality standards across all informatics products and workflows.
Serve as the primary analytical divisional representative across partners, clearly communicating methodologies, insights, and implications.
Partner and regularly collaborate with IT&S, Finance, and Intelligence leadership on shared standards, expectations, workflows, and governance.
Ensure informatics solutions leverage cloud platforms, modern data engineering patterns, and advanced analytical approaches such as machine learning and predictive methods when aligned to business needs.
Strengthen standardized, repeatable informatics processes that support affordability efforts, total cost of care transparency, and measurement of clinical and operational program impact.
Support clinical and operational initiatives such as high-cost claimant identification, avoidable ED reduction, chronic condition management, readmission avoidance, and preventive outreach.
Develop staff through coaching, clear expectations, and continuous skill growth.
Responsible for performance monitoring, policy enforcement, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, compliance, and team development, while ensuring accurate documentation of all related employment actions.