At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.
The Associate Strategy Insights Analyst supports strategic initiatives through market research, reporting, and data analysis. This entry-level role assists in gathering and organizing data, maintaining KPI reporting, and supporting research efforts that help inform business decisions and improve customer experience.This role partners with teams across Product, Marketing, Customer Experience, Sales, and Account Management to provide analytical and operational support. The Associate Strategy Insights Analyst develops foundational skills in market analysis, reporting, and strategic planning while learning about trends impacting the health insurance and health & wellness industries. Strong attention to detail, collaboration, and dependability are important for success in this role.
Candidates applying to this position must live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska metro. This position allows remote flexibility but will have 1 day per week in the office.
What you'll do:
- Assist with researching market trends, competitors, and customer insights; summarize findings for team members and stakeholders
- Support technical and business teams by gathering, organizing, and maintaining strategic and customer-related data
- Help prepare KPI reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for marketing, product, customer experience, and sales teams
- Contribute to presentations and reporting materials for leadership and stakeholders
- Assist in maintaining accurate and reliable data used for product planning and strategic initiatives
- Support survey administration, data collection, and basic analysis for research and measurement projects
- Assist with gathering information and preparing materials related to business cases and strategic evaluations, including financial projections
- Support ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned
To be considered for this position, you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- One (1+) year of experience or internship experience in analytics, research, business operations, or strategy support
- Basic experience with reporting, dashboards, surveys, or data analysis
- Ability to identify trends and summarize findings from data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business tools
The strongest candidates for this position will also possess:
- Health insurance or health care industry knowledge
- Experience vetting ideas for potential product offerings or innovations
- Experience coordinating strategic, customer, or business partner innovation initiatives
- Experience building, administering and distributing metric dashboards
- Skills in attribution / valuation methods for estimating return on investment, etc.
- Skills in data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Azure, Databricks, R or Python, survey software such as QuestionPro, or AI tools such as Copilot
Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- One (1+) year of experience or internship experience in analytics, research, business operations, or strategy support
- Basic experience with reporting, dashboards, surveys, or data analysis
- Ability to identify trends and summarize findings from data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business tools
What We Do
To millions of Americans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield symbolizes peace of mind when it's needed most. That’s because, collectively, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands represent the largest and most experienced health care benefit companies in the country. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, our story is all about you – the people we’ve been serving since 1939. As a company born and raised in Nebraska, we believe it’s our responsibility to be an active member of the communities where we live and work alongside our customers. We envision a health care world without confusion that adds more good years to peoples' lives, and we consider it an honor to be there for you when you need us. Thank you for letting us be part of your story. 1939 was the beginning of a long tradition of health care coverage in Nebraska. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a mid-size Nebraska business whose mission is to lead the way in supporting patient-focused care. We see the future of healthcare as one without confusion that adds more good years to peoples' lives. As a Nebraska-based company, we believe it’s our responsibility to be an active member of the communities in which our customers live and work.
