Lead Decision Support Analyst

Highmark; United States; Vor Ort; USD 94.000 - 151.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Highmark Inc. seeks a seasoned data analytics professional to work with customers and design teams to prioritize data requirements and translate them into applications for decision support and reporting.

You will help determine how decision support systems deliver information for business decisions and propose innovative analytical approaches. The role entails mentoring colleagues, guiding analyses, and developing data models and security policies to ensure precise delivery of knowledge and

Qualifikationen

• 7 years of relevant, progressive experience in the area of specialization.
• Experience leading projects of varying size and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Proficiency with decision support and analytics tools.
• Experience with mainframe and large databases.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and foster internal relationships across the corporation.
• Mentor colleagues on technical and business aspects of projects.
• Define issues and approaches for studies and projects; lead methodology and technical choices.
• Create and/or develop new methods of analysis, database design and performance measurement.
• Model data sources and flows; implement policies and security frameworks for knowledge delivery.
• Interpret raw data and statistical results; prepare reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation of recommended solutions.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

DB2

Teradata

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Cognizon

Enterprise Guide

Jobbeschreibung

JOB SUMMARY

This job works closely with customers and design teams in prioritizing data and information requirements. The incumbent provides analysis in the development and support of projects and data analysis. Determines how decision support systems will provide information required to make effective business decisions; translates requirements into applications that employ appropriate decision support and reporting tools. Recommends innovative approaches to analytical investigations. Performs modeling of data sources and flows, works with data management staff to define an operational framework that will define, develop and implement policies and security frameworks to ensure precise and secure delivery of knowledge and information.

Company

Highmark Inc.

Job Description

(The description above covers the responsibilities and summary of the role.)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and foster internal relationships across the corporation. Provide analytic and consultative support to a broad spectrum of internal customer areas and external business partners.
• Mentor colleagues with less experience on both the technical and business aspects of project and consultative work.
• Determine how decision support systems will provide information required to make effective business decisions, translate requirements into applications that employ appropriate decision support and reporting tools. Use broad experience and technical knowledge to propose solutions to complex business problems. Take the lead in driving the implementation of the recommended solutions.
• Take the lead in defining issues and ideas to be studied as well as the approach (methodological and technical) to be used in addressing studies and projects. Create and/or develop new methods of analysis, database design and performance measurement or, in some cases, adaptation of existing solutions to new areas.
• Perform modeling of data sources and flows, work with data management staff to define an operational framework that will define, develop and implement policies and security frameworks to ensure precise and secure deliver of knowledge and information.
• Provide assistance and, depending on skill and experience, lead with interpretation of raw data, statistical results or otherwise compiled information, identify follow-up action items and prepare or assist in the preparation of written reports and/or oral presentation of findings to internal and external audiences, customer managers, clinical staff, compliance agencies, group accounts, providers, agent plans, and brokers.
• Develop and maintain moderate-to extremely-complex computer programs using 4GL programming languages (such as SAS, R, SQL) and other database technology (DB2, Teradata, and Oracle).
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field

Substitutions

None

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7 years of relevant, progressive experience in the area of specialization, including experience in leading projects of varying size and complexity (exempted experience requirement effective August 2016)

Preferred

• Experience and demonstrated proficiency as a Decision Support Analyst or equivalent training and experience in a business or clinical environment with direct responsibility for applying technology

SKILLS

• Strong technical skills in the mainframe, PC and Internet-based technologies to be effective and must be comfortable and proficient using large and complex databases
• Strong skills using various third-party office and report generation products such as Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Cognizon, and Enterprise Guide.
• Strong communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting findings and offering recommendations to senior management

Language (Other Than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position Type
• Office-based
• Teaches / trains others regularly
• Occasionally
• Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
• Occasionally
• Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
• Never
• Physical work site required
• Yes
• Lifting up to 10 pounds
• Constantly
• Lifting 10 to 25 pounds
• Occasionally
• Lifting 25 to 50 pounds
• Never

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum

$94,200.00

Pay Range Maximum

$151,000.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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