CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Lead Data Analyst (Remote)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield$102K — $203K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (4 additional years in relevant work)
  • 8 years in a quantitative/analytical role
  • Expert-level SQL skills for enterprise-scale environments
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and related tools
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts or leading analytics projects

Responsibilities

  • Engage in data exploration using various programming languages
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to develop business recommendations
  • Serve as an expert resource to resolve stakeholder data questions
  • Research and analyze data flow in complex data ecosystems
  • Manage collection of business and technical requirements for data solutions
  • Produce and review professional technical documentation
  • Lead design, development, validation, and delivery of data insights
  • Mentor team members and guide less experienced staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k contributions
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Various incentive programs
  • Support for work-life balance and employee wellness
Full Job Description
Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:
The main purpose of a data analyst is to find meaning in data as a thought leader so that the derived knowledge can be used to make informed decisions and assist the organization in making better business decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Engages in data exploration using various programming languages (reading and writing code), requiring advanced knowledge of multiple database structures.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to glean insights, and develop business appropriate recommendations.
  • Serve as an expert resource supporting data questions and issues from stakeholders and driving to resolution.
  • Research and analyze data flow across complex data ecosystem including operational and analytical data platforms.
  • Manage the collection of business and technical requirements from stakeholders to deliver data driven solutions.
  • Produces and reviews technical documentation that is consistent with professional standards.
  • Lead in the design, development, validation and delivery of data to provide insight into business decisions.
  • Act as a mentor to all team members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 8 years experience in an progressively responsible analytical/quantitative role.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in healthcare industry
  • Masters degree strongly preferred in Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field
  • Experience working in Agile or product-oriented analytics teams is preferred
  • Familiarity with Git, dbt, or other version-controlled data development workflows is a plus

Expert-level skills in:
  • SQL across enterprise-scale data environments
  • Microsoft Power BI ecosystem (including Power BI Report Builder
  • Semantic model development, DAX)
  • Microsoft Fabric (dataflows, lakehouses, pipelines, DirectLake)
  • Proficient in Python (advanced analytics, model development, automation)
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts or leading analytics pods/projects
  • Ability to design and implement analytical models that drive decision-making
  • Strong storytelling and executive-level presentation skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of analytical tools, languages, applications, platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to learn quickly and take direction.
  • Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $102,456 - $203,489

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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About CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a regional health insurance company that serves over 3.4 million members in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. It is a nonprofit organization and the largest health insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans.
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