Associate Enterprise Data Analyst

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

This is a hybrid role that requires availability to work onsite at our Eagan office.

The Impact You Will Have

As an Associate Enterprise Data Analyst, you will have the ability to manage semi-complex to complex data and information to provide meaningful results, which influences strategic decision-making at Blue Cross. The incumbent works both independently and with a team to plan, initiate and occasionally lead analysis from conceptual development, through the programming stage and to implementation. Responsibilities include working with customers to understand business requirements, data modeling, data management and stewardship for a variety of data sources, data analysis, data testing and the application of analytical techniques to ensure that the data is answering the right question. Besides, this position is also responsible to design, develop and maintain data visualizations using reports and dashboards. The incumbent will also be relied upon as a Business Intelligence power user and a data steward for the enterprise, providing services to a variety of customers, like Government, Network Management, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Actuary and Underwriting, Audit and the Operations Division. Business data knowledge and programming skills will be leveraged.

Your Responsibilities

• Develops plans, analyze data and report results to a senior analyst to present findings to key internal stakeholders to make informed decisions.

• Serves as a data and analytical consultant for key internal stakeholders.

• Assist in designing and building strategic and actionable insights utilizing comprehensive visual analytics capabilities.

• Assist in preparing reports and analysis to identify and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets for values and new opportunities.

• Serves as a data expert across a variety of legacy and contemporary data sources and is recognized as having a skill set that few within the organization have.

• Assist in developing meaningful reporting programs in a variety of reporting and analytic tools, integrating multiple data sources together.

• Assists co-workers in using data/information in new and innovative ways.

• Interact with varying levels of leadership, including executives, to present information and provide suggestions for improving internal enterprise data sources.

• Working with associates across the organization on data sources, how to access data sources and the best source to access to meet data needs, data modeling, data management, data analysis and data testing to ensure that the data is answering the right question.

• Partners with internal customers to define business requirements at a very granular level, including understanding the question at hand, and provides the optimal data reporting solution.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1+ years' related experience or Bachelor’s degree. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.

• Experience in any of the following languages and platforms: like (Microsoft BI, Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, SAS JCL, SAS EG, SAS BI, SQL Server, Visual Basic or VIPS)

• Technical proficiency in developing reports using Power BI and other/or other reporting tools like Tableau, Cognos etc.

• Proven experience in working with customers across the enterprise to understand business questions and to develop reporting and analytical solutions in.

• Demonstrated ability to design, evaluate and interpret complex data sets.

• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences and executives.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting with individuals having diverse professional backgrounds including business, technical and /or clinical.

• Proficiency in Microsoft software application such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access.

• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 0-1 year applied experience in working with Visual Analytics Platforms.

• Strong visual design skills and technical proficiency in developing reports using Databricks and/or other reporting tools.

• Knowledge of government line of business.

• Business analyst experience or proven experience in working with customers across the enterprise to understand business questions and to develop reporting and analytical solutions in support of those questions.

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [email protected].

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