Principal BI Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross NC seeks a Principal BI Analyst to lead enterprise data visualization strategy, governance, and analytics reporting across the organization. You will influence best practices and partner with Data & Analytics leadership to drive scalable Tableau solutions.

You will mentor junior staff, architect high‑performing visualization solutions, and provide technical guidance on discovery, design, and deployment while ensuring alignment with stakeholders and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required; 8+ years of related experience.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience with data visualization governance and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead data visualization governance and development standards.
• Architect high-performance visualization solutions for analytic value.
• Mentor junior staff and share best practices.
• Collaborate with Data & Analytics leadership on Tableau usage.
• Provide status updates and manage project risks.

Skills

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Data Mining

Data Engineering

Data Modeling

Statistical Analysis

Python

Big Data

Machine Learning

Predictive Analytics

Predictive Modeling

Complex Data Analysis

Data Science

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Tableau

Job description

## Principal BI AnalystApply: Remote Flex - North Carolina: Remote Flex - Mississippi: Remote Flex - Louisiana: Remote Flex - South Carolina: Remote Flex - Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: RQ0019552**Job Description**Responsible for providing enterprise/divisional thought leadership on data visualization and analytic report development. This includes supporting/monitoring the team development and application of visualization best practices, and providing development and consultative services to data viz users across the organization. Lead the creation, maintenance and communication of data visualization governance and development standards to continuously and proactively improve the quality of solution development and efficiency of processes across the enterprise.* Perform the role of thought leader and chief architect for data visualization based analytic solutions* Analyze complex business problems or opportunities and prepare detailed specifications from which objects will be written* Act as a technical resource for the team; provide assistance on system issues, work processes and procedures* Independently perform all necessary discovery and fact finding to fully understand and execute all assignments* Identify best practices, communicate and implement these practices to the department.* Work closely with Data & Analytics leadership to affect tactical and strategic decisions regarding the use of Tableau and data visualization* Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to junior team members by guiding them on development best practices* Design and architect high performance data visualization solutions to enable delivery analytic value and ensure they are maintainable and scalable as business needs dictate* Facilitate cross-functional problem solving sessions to arrive at optimal solutions accounting for stakeholder needs to ensure successful project delivery.* Provide team status in various projects, escalate issues as needed, access and communicate risks to the development schedule and project to represent the VizTeam& interests in cross-functional project teams and ensure project success.* Create, maintain, and enforce data visualization governance and development standards to continuously and proactively improve the quality of solution development and efficiency of processes across the enterprise.* Assist management with employee development initiatives, including training.* Provide direction and assistance to junior staff members.* Facets and Healthcare Claims Processing knowledge is a must* Knowledge of CMS Guidelines* Well versed in FWA trends **Hiring Requirements*** • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)* • 8+ years of experience in related field.* • In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. **Salary Range**At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus\\*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.*\\*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.*$118,691.00 - $189,906.00**Skills**Big Data, Complex Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Mining, Data Modeling Techniques, Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning (ML), Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Models