Senior Network Analytics & Strategy Analyst

Wellmark-Blue-Cross-and-Blue-Shiel; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking a Senior Network Innovation Analyst to join a cross-functional product team supporting Network Payment Strategy and Network Performance. You will combine internal and external data with stakeholder insights to frame business problems, evaluate options, and measure outcomes, translating findings into actionable recommendations.

You will thrive in an agile setting, mentor others, and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or direct and applicable work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and healthcare data.
• Proficiency with Excel and ad hoc reporting; PowerBI preferred.
• Proficiency in SAS and SQL.
• Strong consultation, relationship management, and critical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to data accuracy and integrity.
• Valid Driver’s License with travel <5%.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost and quality initiatives and reporting using internal data and vendor data.
• Provide actionable data and recommendations to providers regarding medical cost and quality.
• Develop opportunity projections to support strategic decisions on cost and quality.
• Mentor and guide other Network Innovation Analysts.
• Serve as a business liaison for Network Innovation projects.
• Extract, analyze, interpret and integrate data to achieve business goals.
• Ensure data integrity by QA checks for vendor reporting and monthly dashboards.
• Communicate value-based reimbursement strategy to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

SAS

Power BI

Stakeholder consulting

Mentoring

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL

SAS

Power BI

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking a Senior Network Innovation Analyst to join a cross-functional product team supporting Network Payment Strategy and Network Performance. You will combine internal and external data with stakeholder insights to frame business problems, evaluate options, and measure outcomes, translating findings into actionable recommendations.

You will thrive in an agile setting, mentor others, and communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences while guiding