Mgr Health & Business Analytics

Nebraska Blue; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is seeking a Manager Health & Business Analytics to guide analytics and data governance teams, delivering scalable analytics solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

The role involves transitioning to data products on a lakehouse platform, developing governance standards, and partnering with senior leaders to drive outcomes. Remote flexibility with in-office days in Omaha, NE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience leading analytics, business intelligence, data strategy, or data governance initiatives.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing analytics, data, or technology professionals.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders to translate operational and strategic needs into analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Analytics and Data Governance teams, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Partner with business leaders, data engineering, and governance teams to translate priorities into scalable analytics solutions and measurable business outcomes.
• Drive the organization's transition from traditional reporting to a domain-owned, certified data product model built on a lakehouse platform.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps, intake processes, prioritization frameworks, and governance standards that align analytics investments with enterprise objectives.
• Champion data governance practices including data quality, metadata management, lineage, access controls, and stewardship through technologies such as Unity Catalog.
• Support enterprise AI governance initiatives by ensuring transparency, auditability, compliance, and responsible use of analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead the adoption of self-service analytics, automation, and standardized metrics to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual reporting.
• Contribute to the development of the organization's analytics vision through thought leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic partnership with senior leaders.
• Manage team performance, talent development, succession planning, budgeting, coaching, and employee engagement.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Data governance

Agile methodologies

Data architecture

AI governance

Self-service analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics/Info Mgmt/CS/Business/Healthcare Admin

Master's degree in Analytics/Data Science/IS/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin

Tools

Unity Catalog

Databricks

Job description

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve. Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community. The Manager Health & Business Analytics is responsible for the use of data and analytics to ensure implementation of company strategy. Responsibilities include guiding the Business Analytics and Data Governance teams to deliver quality technology solutions using Agile practices that effectively meet enterprise needs as well as architectural & security standards to ensure cost effective, stable, secure and maintainable systems. The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska office. This position allows remote flexibility but will have 1 day per week in the office.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Operational Analytics and Data Governance teams, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Partner with business leaders, data engineering, and governance teams to translate organizational priorities into scalable analytics solutions and measurable business outcomes.
• Drive the organization's transition from traditional reporting to a domain-owned, certified data product model built on a lakehouse platform.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps, intake processes, prioritization frameworks, and governance standards that align analytics investments with enterprise objectives.
• Champion data governance practices including data quality, metadata management, lineage, access controls, and stewardship through technologies such as Unity Catalog.
• Support enterprise AI governance initiatives by ensuring transparency, auditability, compliance, and responsible use of analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead the adoption of self-service analytics, automation, and standardized metrics to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual reporting.
• Contribute to the development of the organization's analytics vision through thought leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic partnership with senior leaders.
• Manage team performance, talent development, succession planning, budgeting, coaching, and employee engagement.

To be considered for this position,

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Information Management, Computer Science, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience leading analytics, business intelligence, data strategy, or data governance initiatives.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing analytics, data, or technology professionals.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders to translate operational and strategic needs into analytics solutions.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, governance practices, and enterprise analytics delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business teams, data engineering teams, and technology stakeholders.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands, and drive execution across multiple business domains.
• Extensive business knowledge with the ability to align analytics strategies to organizational goals and operational performance.

The strongest candidates will also have:

• Master's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting healthcare operations, health insurance, managed care, payer analytics, or regulated healthcare environments.
• Experience implementing or managing enterprise data governance programs, including metadata management, data quality, lineage, stewardship, and access controls.
• Experience with Databricks, modern cloud analytics platforms, or data product operating models.
• Experience leading Agile teams and managing analytics product roadmaps.
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI practices, model monitoring, compliance, and auditability requirements.
• Experience building certified data products, governed semantic layers, standardized metrics, and self-service analytics capabilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Ready to make an impact? Join a team where your skills, attitude, and ideas are valued—and where you’ll help shape the future of healthcare technology.

Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.

Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.

On the cutting edge of the health care industry, helping Nebraskans in moments of joy, times of hardship and the steps in between.

We are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), and we exist to be there for people when they need us. Our goal is to add more good, healthy years to people’s lives by supporting our customers and the Nebraska community at large. We have more than 80 years of experience behind us. And a bright future ahead as we continuously innovate to drive health care forward while meeting the needs of our members and state. If you’re passionate about helping people along their health journeys, we invite you to explore our career offerings. Here, you will find opportunities to grow personally and professionally while making a difference for our customers and greater Nebraska community.