Manager Decision Support Analytics

Highmark Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 102,700 - 164,600; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee daily analytics operations in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves managing data analysis projects, ensuring quality and integrity, implementing analytical processes, and presenting results to enhance organizational understanding.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a clinical-related field and at least 5 years of experience in healthcare analytics. Strong skills in SAS and SQL are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical or reporting and analysis field in a healthcare organization.
• Prior leadership and/or project management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical-related field or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the department.
• Develop and implement policies and programs.
• Serve as subject matter expert for analytics.
• Oversee data integrity and quality.
• Implement special initiatives for analytics needs.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of SAS

Advanced knowledge of SQL

Effective written communication

Effective oral communication

Strong problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Teamwork skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Clinical-related field

Tools

Spreadsheet programs

Job description

Company: Highmark Inc.

Job Summary

This job oversees all daily operations and functions of the department. The incumbent requires an in-depth knowledge of business systems, data warehousing, data collection and reporting. The incumbent will be tasked with ensuring all summary and analysis reporting projects are mechanically, statistically and theoretically accurate. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for summarizing, and presenting the results to enhance the organization’s understanding of underlying trends, results and implications. Organizes, assigns, and actively manages to completion the data analysis projects within the department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs management responsibilities to include, but not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.
• Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Develop and implement policies and programs as necessary.
• May have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Serve as the decision support analytics subject matter expert in the development and implementation of dashboards and reports to support key clinical and operational initiatives.
• Maintain key relationships with leadership and other stakeholders to proactively identify and communicate performance and continuous improvement opportunities for quality improvement and clinical effectiveness.
• Oversee the ongoing sourcing, assessment, defining, and maintenance of business data to ensure integrity, quality, validity, and overall applicability to the identification, analysis, and interpretation of ongoing trends or patterns in complex data sets for specified projects.
• Provide guidance on opportunities to enhance analytic capabilities with a particular focus on the ability to measure, benchmark and track value metrics.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of analytical processes and reports supporting Gateway Health Plan’s performance (internal to the organization and in comparison to industry benchmarks/best practices).
• Manage the utilization of measurement tools, statistical methods and benchmark comparisons to determine and analyze outcome measures in support of organizational goals.
• Partner with leadership and process owners to define key metrics and analytic needs for implementation, including dashboards, scorecards, and overall reporting solutions.
• Implement special initiatives to support the reporting and analytics needs of the organization as directed.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical-related field, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, or related discipline, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree - Clinical-related field, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, or related field.

Experience

Minimum Experience

• 5 years of progressive experience in a clinical or reporting and analysis field in a healthcare organization.
• Prior leadership and/or project management experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a clinical area/function/organization.

Licenses & Certifications

Minimum

None

Preferred

None

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of SAS and SQL required.
• Advanced computer skills with a strong knowledge of spreadsheet programs required.
• Ability to perform under stressful and changing circumstances and deadlines; effective written and oral communication skills; and strong problem solving, project management, teamwork, and organizational skills required.
• The ability to assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and HIPAA regulations required.

Language Requirement (other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Position Type: Office-Based

An employee in this position works in an office environment. The position frequently requires the employee to communicate effectively with others both inside and outside the workplace (e.g., in person, via telephone, via email). The employee must be able to understand, interpret and analyze data, solve problems, concentrate, and research, use available technological resources and systems (e.g., computers and computer programs), multi-task, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines to complete essential tasks. The employee generally works in a fast‑paced and frequently stressful environment, must attend work on a regular and reliable basis as well as adhere to all workplace policies, and may be called upon to work outside regular business hours.

Teaches/Trains others regularly: Frequently

Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site‑to‑site: Does Not Apply

Works primarily out‑of‑the office selling products/services (Sales employees): Does Not Apply

Physical Work Site Required: Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds - Does Not Apply

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds - Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds - Does Not Apply

Pay Range Minimum

$102,700.00

Pay Range Maximum

$164,600.00

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.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.