Lead, Healthcare Data Analytics & Performance

Blue Shield of CA; Redding (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Manager, Data Analysis to lead the Provider Performance Analysis team. You will supervise Analysts delivering analytic and consultative services to Provider Network Management, Partnerships, Sales, and Marketing, while mentoring staff and directing projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder collaboration within a hybrid in-office model. Strong communication and healthcare analytics experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Requires 7 years of prior relevant experience in business analysis, data analytics, operational performance, network performance, or related discipline.
• Experience in healthcare, health plan operations, provider networks, or related healthcare environment is preferred.
• Requires 2 years prior people management experience as a team leader, supervisor, project/program manager, or manager of contingent workers.
• Understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution, work organization, risk management and delegation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills; ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional projects and operational decisions.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, coaching, risk-management, delegation, and project-management capabilities.
• Broad knowledge of project management is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all clinical coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Analysts who provide analytic and consultative services to multiple internal teams.
• Lead and mentor the team, manage projects, and ensure timely high-quality work while managing stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate with Provider Network Management, Provider Partnerships, Sales and Marketing, and others.
• Act as a resource to support cross-functional decisions and drive operational performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Leadership

Coaching

Risk management

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred (MPH, MBA, MS, MA)

Tools

SAS Base/Adv Certification

Clinical coding systems: ICD10, CPT, DRG, LOINC, RxHUB

Job description

Blue Shield of California is seeking a Manager, Data Analysis to lead the Provider Performance Analysis team. You will supervise Analysts delivering analytic and consultative services to Provider Network Management, Partnerships, Sales, and Marketing, while mentoring staff and directing projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder collaboration within a hybrid in-office model. Strong communication and healthcare analytics experience are valued.