Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care, Information Systems, Statistics, or related field; Master's preferred.
6+ years of experience in areas like financial analysis, health care economics, or business management.
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills with effective communication abilities.
Proficient in software tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Working knowledge of data languages like SAS or SQL.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct departmental assignments to optimize manpower and budget.
Lead research and analysis to identify trends and issues in assigned problems.
Manage multiple projects by establishing clear objectives and project plans.
Develop communication channels to present analysis results and assist in program implementation.
Investigate and recommend solutions to identify root causes of issues.
Resolve challenges to meet corporate objectives and manage change effectively.
Independently create clear and concise reports and materials.
Act as a liaison between corporate areas and participate in discussions.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements.
Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, implementation, and leading department assignments. Position operates within broad objectives to ensure optimum utilization of manpower and budget. Research, compile and analyze appropriate and relevant data and make recommendations for operational improvements.
Leads in the research, analysis, identification and evaluation of data from assigned problems to evaluate existing and potential trends and issues.
Possess and maintain an extensive comprehensive knowledge of BCBSM business, products, programs (including provider data, networks, etc.), corporate organizational structure (including functional responsibilities), and basic research principles/methodologies.
Manage and monitor multiple projects simultaneously by establishing project plans and objectives to ensure goal attainment within defined parameters.
Develop lines of communication to discuss/review results of analysis to management via reports/presentations and assist management in implementing programs that provide solutions.
Investigate, review, recommend, communicate and implement solutions which identify problems/root cause of issues.
Identify and resolve challenges in order to fulfill key corporate objectives and respond to the demand of change management and initiate actions needed to plan, organize and control team activities.
Independently develop and plan, reports, papers and/or other materials in a clear and concise manner.
Provide expertise and guidance to unit and corporate staff as required.
Acts as liaison between corporate business areas and participates in group or committee discussions.
"Qualifications"
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care, Information Systems, Statistics or other related field is required. Master's Degree in related field preferred.
Six (6) or more years experience in related experience, typically in two (2) subject areas (e.g. financial analysis, planning, health care economics, health care policy, statistical modeling, business decisions, analysis, or business management).
Excellent analytical, planning, problem solving, verbal and written skills to communicate complex ideas.
Excellent knowledge and use of existing software packages (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
Strong working knowledge of data languages such as SAS or SQL.
Ability to work independently, within a team environment and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
