Strategic Decision Support & Analytics Lead

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a seasoned Decision Support Analyst to work with customers and design teams in prioritizing data and information requirements. The role focuses on translating requirements into applications, recommending innovative analytical approaches, and modeling data sources to support secure, precise knowledge delivery.

The incumbent will mentor colleagues, lead solution implementation, and collaborate with data management staff to define policies while delivering actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field.
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• COMPANY NAME: Highmark Health
• KEY POINTS: Decision support analytics, data modeling, complex reporting

Responsibilities

• Create and/or develop new methods of analysis, database design and performance measurement or adapt existing solutions to new areas.
• Perform modeling of data sources and flows, define an operational framework and security policies for precise delivery of information.
• Prepare written reports or oral presentations of findings to internal and external audiences.
• Lead the implementation of recommended solutions and guide study approaches.

Skills

Data analysis

Decision support

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

DB2

Teradata

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Cognos

Enterprise Guide

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a seasoned Decision Support Analyst to work with customers and design teams in prioritizing data and information requirements. The role focuses on translating requirements into applications, recommending innovative analytical approaches, and modeling data sources to support secure, precise knowledge delivery.

The incumbent will mentor colleagues, lead solution implementation, and collaborate with data management staff to define policies while delivering actionable