Senior Health Care Analytics and Strategy Lead

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking an experienced data analyst to plan, lead and implement department analytics initiatives. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field, 6+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning or healthcare economics, and strong SAS/SQL skills to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care, Information Systems, Statistics or related field is required.
• Master's Degree in related field preferred.
• Six (6) or more years experience in related experience, typically in two (2) subject areas (e.g. financial analysis, planning, health care economics, health care policy, statistical modeling, business decisions, analysis, or business management).
• Excellent analytical, planning, problem solving, verbal and written skills to communicate complex ideas.
• Excellent knowledge and use of existing software packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of data languages such as SAS or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, implementation, and leading department assignments.
• Lead in the research, analysis, identification and evaluation of data to evaluate trends and issues.
• Develop communications to discuss results of analysis to management via reports/presentations.
• Investigate, review, recommend, communicate and implement solutions identifying root causes.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, coordinating with staff at all levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

SAS

SQL

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking an experienced data analyst to plan, lead and implement department analytics initiatives. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, project oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field, 6+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning or healthcare economics, and strong SAS/SQL skills to support business decisions.