Lead Data Analytics & Insight Architect

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Little Rock seeks a Data Analyst to support data quality, identify trends, and develop reports and dashboards to guide decision making and business initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7+ years of data analytics experience (or masters with 5+ years), strong SQL and IBM Cognos Impromptu skills, and ability to mentor others. Travel is minimal; on-site office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Math, Business, Data Science/Informatics, Actuarial Science, Healthcare Management, or other related field.
• In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health-related, non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, or healthcare technology-related organization will be considered.
• Minimum seven (7) years' data analytics experience, which includes data extraction, data manipulation, repository building and data interpretation OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum five (5) years’ data analytics experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience presenting on analysis and interpretation of data required.
• Advanced experience with rational database i.e. SAS, SQL, AQT and MS Windows based query software required.
• Previous project management experience with large-scale, cross-functional projects required.
• Experience with Visio or other flowcharting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experience studies to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, and suggest areas for process improvement.
• Consults with users or decision makers to identify data sources, required data elements, and/or data validation standards.
• Develops reports and dashboards that will define, support and forecast position of the enterprise.
• Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed to develop statistics and design methodologies to be used for decision making and new business initiatives.
• Leads the development and delivery of data analysis findings, solutions, and recommendations presentations to leadership.
• Provides training and technical support to team members and/or users on customized reporting tools and various work processes.
• Serves as a coach and mentor for team members and may be required to make decision in the absence of leadership.
• Serves on special projects.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis

SQL

MySQL

IBM Cognos Impromptu

Visualization Tools

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAS

AQT

Job description

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Little Rock seeks a Data Analyst to support data quality, identify trends, and develop reports and dashboards to guide decision making and business initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7+ years of data analytics experience (or masters with 5+ years), strong SQL and IBM Cognos Impromptu skills, and ability to mentor others. Travel is minimal; on-site office environment.