Principal Analytics Consultant

HCSC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is seeking a Principal Analytics Consultant to serve as the enterprise SME for Power BI, AI-enabled analytics development, and Data Agent capabilities. You will define, implement, and continuously improve the end-to-end dashboard and analytics lifecycle, leveraging Generative AI, automation, and modern development practices to boost analytics delivery productivity.

You will establish enterprise standards, governance, and the lifecycle ownership for the MEE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in health care services, statistics, or related field, or Master's with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years, or 12 years experience.
• Ability to query diverse data sources for meaningful insights.
• Strong analytics and proficiency in SQL, Python, R.
• Ability to create dynamic dashboards using Tableau or Power BI.
• High BI business acumen from inception to customer/partner execution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to manage multiple analytics projects in parallel.
• Analytics subject matter expert.
• Capable of driving initiatives with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end dashboard/analytics development lifecycle leveraging Generative AI and reusable assets.
• Establish enterprise standards, governance for dashboard design, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Own lifecycle of the MEE Data Agent platform including adoption, governance, and scaling.
• Partner with business, analytics, product, and technology to embed Gen AI into analytics workflows.
• Deliver self-service analytics and enterprise-wide productivity improvements.

Skills

Data querying

SQL

Python/R

Power BI/Tableau

Communication

Project leadership

Analytics SME

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years exp

Master’s degree + 6 years exp

PhD + 4 years exp

12 years exp in health care analytics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Flex

IL - Chicago

TX - Richardson

Full time

R0055908

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position serves as the enterprise subject matter expert for Power BI, AI-enabled analytics development, and Data Agent capabilities. The role is responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving the end-to-end dashboard and analytics solution development lifecycle, leveraging Generative AI, reusable assets, automation, and modern development practices to significantly improve analytics delivery productivity.

The Principal Analytics Consultant will establish enterprise standards, processes, and governance for dashboard design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with a focus on reducing development effort, accelerating time-to-insight, and improving solution quality and consistency. This role owns the lifecycle of the MEE Data Agent platform, including adoption, governance, enhancement, and enterprise scaling strategies.

As a recognized thought leader, this individual partners with business, analytics, product, and technology teams to identify opportunities to embed Gen AI capabilities into analytics delivery workflows and establish a scalable operating model that enables self-service analytics and enterprise-wide productivity gains.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR PhD with 4 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR 12 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field

• Understanding, and being highly proficient at querying a wide variety of internal and external data sources to get meaningful insights.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in computer languages, such as SQL, Python, R, etc.

• Ability to create a dynamic and visually engaging dashboard leveraging data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

• High degree of business intelligence and understanding how to take a business case from inception to customer or partner execution.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to lead multiple analytic related projects in parallel.

• Analytics subject matter expert

• Performance excellence in championing initiatives and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to bring the initiative to life.

• Ability to work under pressure and delivery high quality output to senior leadership to decision making within short timeline.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Recognized expertise in Microsoft Power BI and modern business intelligence practices.

• Experience designing and implementing analytics operating models, governance frameworks, and development standards at enterprise scale.

• Demonstrated success applying Generative AI, automation, and reusable development practices to improve analytics delivery productivity.

• Experience leading analytics platform strategy, adoption, and organizational change initiatives.

• Proven ability to define and execute a strategic vision for scaling analytics capabilities across large organizations.

• Strong executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Healthcare payer, medical economics, or healthcare analytics experience preferred.

Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range

$102,000.00 - $184,300.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas,

Divisions of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, and Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations.

Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on-line application process. If you have general questions regarding the status of an existing application, navigate to "candidate home" to view your job submissions.

© Copyright 2025 Health Care Service Corporation. All Rights Reserved.