Strategic Decision Support Lead

Highmark Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 94,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work closely with customers and design teams to prioritize data requirements and develop decision-support solutions.

The role involves modeling data sources, advising on reporting tools, and ensuring secure information delivery. Responsibilities include mentoring colleagues, leading complex projects, and translating requirements into scalable applications using SAS, R, SQL, and related DB technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field
• 7 years of relevant, progressive experience in data analysis and project leadership
• Experience using mainframe, PC and Internet-based technologies to handle large databases
• Proficiency with reporting tools such as Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Cognos, and Enterprise Guide

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster internal relationships across the corporation and provide analytic support
• Mentor colleagues on technical and business aspects of projects
• Define how decision support systems provide information for business decisions and lead implementation of solutions
• Create new methods of analysis and adapt existing solutions to new areas
• Model data sources and flows and define security frameworks for data delivery
• Interpret raw data and prepare written reports and presentations for internal/external audiences
• Develop and maintain complex programs using 4GL languages (SAS, R, SQL) and databases
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Mainframe

PC/Internet tech

Office software

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

DB2

Teradata

Oracle

Business Objects

Cognos

Enterprise Guide

Job description

Highmark Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work closely with customers and design teams to prioritize data requirements and develop decision-support solutions.

The role involves modeling data sources, advising on reporting tools, and ensuring secure information delivery. Responsibilities include mentoring colleagues, leading complex projects, and translating requirements into scalable applications using SAS, R, SQL, and related DB technologies.