Hybrid: Senior Data Strategy & Operations Leader

001_BCBSA Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; Chicago, Washington (IL, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 202,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Generous 401(k) matching

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) seeks an AVP, Data Strategy & Operations to steer enterprise data priorities into actionable roadmaps, governance routines, and measurable value realization. You will partner with senior leaders across data engineering, analytics, finance, and legal to ensure trusted, scalable data products.

The role emphasizes data quality, operations, and ROI, leading cross-functional teams and governance forums to align with business outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent required; MS preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience leading data strategy, operations, governance, and product management.
• 15+ years in data leadership with demonstrated people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Translate data strategy into roadmaps, plans, governance, and ROI measures.
• Lead data operations, quality, and service management across data products.
• Represent data portfolio with senior leadership and Blue Plan stakeholders.

Skills

Data strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Execution planning

Education

BS or equivalent

MS Information Management / related field

Tools

Data governance tooling

Modern data platforms

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) seeks an AVP, Data Strategy & Operations to steer enterprise data priorities into actionable roadmaps, governance routines, and measurable value realization. You will partner with senior leaders across data engineering, analytics, finance, and legal to ensure trusted, scalable data products.

The role emphasizes data quality, operations, and ROI, leading cross-functional teams and governance forums to align with business outcomes.