Principal Analytics Consultant

Health Care Service Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks a Senior Principal Consultant to drive analytics for its largest commercial clients. You will build forecasts, craft reports, and translate data into actionable business recommendations based on healthcare insights.

You’ll use SQL, Python, R and Tableau to create dashboards, lead cross‑functional teams, and mentor analysts. This Telecommute (Remote) role supports US-wide collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Advanced analytics experience in healthcare or insurance preferred.
• Strong SQL, Python, and R proficiency required.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) required.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasts and analytical models to inform client strategies.
• Create dashboards and insights for executive audiences.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and mentor analysts.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Data visualization

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

GitHub

Alteryx

Job description

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 is responsible for constructing forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge. Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required or available data elements. May provide consultation to users and lead cross-functional teams to address business issues. Produces datasets and reports for analysis using system reporting tools. May perform research and assists in analyzing financial and health data, including medical algorithms to determine health care expenditures, medical and economic outcomes, and cost containment strategies. Analyzes complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers. Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences. Contributes to the development of functional strategy. Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives. Het- The principal consultant’s primary responsibility is to leverage strong technical skills (sql, r, python, and tableau) and healthcare industry knowledge (payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc.) To support and enhance client-facing engagements with hcsc’s largest commercial customers. They will be accountable for the analytic support and consultancy for hcscs largest commercial clients and advisory for internal senior-leader stakeholders related to population health and insurance. Bi solutions- The principal consultant’s primary responsibility is to leverage strong technical skills (sql, r, python, and tableau) and healthcare industry knowledge (payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc.) To support clinical and business stakeholders. They will be accountable for they analytical support and consultancy of internal clients and advisory service for internal senior leaders.

Required Job Qualifications

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

• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Experience of Healthcare industry - payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc.
• Experience with version control/collaborative tools, such as GitHub
• Experience with automation tools, such as Alteryx.
• Experience with A.I

This is a Telecommute (Remote) role. This role is not eligible for sponsorship #LI-Remote

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. This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the continental United States, excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Base Pay Range $102,000.00 - $184,300.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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.

For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug‑free and smoke‑free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment. HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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