Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Lead Health Data Analyst

US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
  • 3-5 years in health data analysis, business analysis, or database design.
  • Experience with large datasets in relational or cloud-based platforms.
  • Proficiency in Snowflake and SQL-based analytics.
  • Strong Python skills for data analysis and automation.
  • Experience developing reports and dashboards for business users.
  • Ability to communicate technical results to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead extraction and analysis of healthcare data for studies.
  • Develop analytical queries and data transformations using SQL and Python.
  • Design and maintain dashboards to communicate financial insights.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams for financial analysis.
  • Translate business questions into analytical approaches.
  • Document business requirements, data definitions, and methodologies.
  • Contribute analytical expertise to cross-functional projects.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules: in-office, hybrid, or remote options available.
  • Support for associate well-being and work/life balance.
  • Opportunity for continued education and advanced coursework reimbursement.
Full Job Description

Pay Range:

$102,300.00 - $163,700.00 

Please email  if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process.

Why this job matters:

Independently lead the extraction and analysis of health care data for specific studies and corporate initiatives. Lead data intensive projects and serve as a technical resource to department staff and management on technical issues; develop new analyses and reporting metrics to assist management with decision making. Train and mentor less experienced staff. Develop and improve automated processes to increase the efficiency and accuracy of work products.

What you Will Do:

  • Develop and maintain analytical queries, views, and data transformations using SQL and Python to support operational and financial analytics use cases.

  • Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports that communicate trends, performance metrics, and financial insights to business and finance stakeholders.

  • Partner with Finance, Accounting, Budget and Actuarial teams to support financial analysis.

  • Translate business and financial questions into analytical approaches and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to non-technical audiences.

  • Develop and document repeatable analytical processes and data assets to improve efficiency, accuracy, and governance.

  • Support enterprise initiatives by contributing analytical expertise to cross-functional projects and data modernization efforts.

  • Maintain documentation of business requirements, data definitions, and analytical methodologies. Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Economics or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

  • Three to five years of health data analysis, business analysis, software application, database design, and technical documentation experience.

  • Hands-on experience working with large datasets in relational or cloud-based data platforms. Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data sets.

  • Proficiency with Snowflake, including Snowsight, SQL-based analytics, and data exploration.

  • Strong working knowledge of Python for data analysis, transformation, and automation.

  • Experience developing dashboards, reports, and semantic models for business and financial users. Ability to translate technical results into actionable insights for business and finance stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

  • Ability to interface with employees at all levels.

  • Ability to effectively navigate ambiguous situations with limited direction. Good business acumen and political savvy.

The Extras:

  • Advanced coursework or graduate-level education in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.

  • Familiarity with healthcare data domains such as claims, enrollment, utilization, or financial reporting.

  • Experience supporting financial analytics, including cost analysis, trend analytics, performance monitoring, forecasting, or variance analysis.

  • Experience working in a modern analytics environment that emphasizes data governance, reusable data assets, and self-service analytics.

  • Experience developing Power BI dashboards.

 

Location:
BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role:

  • In-office: onsite 5 days per week
  • Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week
  • Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
     

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island is a non-profit health insurance company that provides medical, dental, and vision coverage to individuals and businesses in Rhode Island. The company also offers Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug coverage. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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800 employees
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Founded
1939

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