Lead Decision Support Analyst: Data Strategy & Mentorship

Highmark Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. is seeking a data analytics professional to collaborate with customers and design teams, prioritizing data requirements and supporting decision-making through analytical models and reporting tools.

The role emphasizes translating business needs into applications, mentoring teammates, and driving implementation of solutions while ensuring data security and governance across complex data environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field required.
• Experience: 7 years in relevant area, including leading projects of varying size and complexity.
• Strong technical skills with mainframe, PC and Internet-based tech and large databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Cognos, and Enterprise Guide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster internal relationships across the corporation; provide analytic and consultative support to internal customers and partners.
• Mentor colleagues on technical and business aspects of projects.
• Lead in defining issues and approaches for studies and projects; develop new analysis methods and data workflows.
• Perform data modeling and create/implement policies for secure delivery of knowledge and information.
• Lead interpretation of data and prepare written reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Mainframe tech

Office/BI tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Econ/OR

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DB2

Teradata

Oracle

Job description

Highmark Inc. is seeking a data analytics professional to collaborate with customers and design teams, prioritizing data requirements and supporting decision-making through analytical models and reporting tools.

The role emphasizes translating business needs into applications, mentoring teammates, and driving implementation of solutions while ensuring data security and governance across complex data environments.