Principal Analytics Consultant

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
102K-184K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Insurance
The Role
Leads analytics consulting and advisory engagements using SQL, R, Python, Tableau, and Power BI. Builds forecasts, datasets, reports, dashboards, and strategic recommendations from healthcare, insurance, and business data. Provides insights to commercial clients and senior leaders, supports population health and insurance initiatives, leads multiple analytic projects, and translates business needs into execution plans. Collaborates cross-functionally and communicates findings to stakeholders.
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At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for constructing forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge. Creates specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required or available data elements. May provide consultation to users and lead cross-functional teams to address business issues. Produces datasets and reports for analysis using system reporting tools. May perform research and assists in analyzing financial and health data, including medical algorithms to determine health care expenditures, medical and economic outcomes, and cost containment strategies. Analyzes complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers. Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences. Contributes to the development of functional strategy. Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
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The principal consultant’s primary responsibility is to leverage strong technical skills (sql, r, python, and tableau) and healthcare industry knowledge (payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc.) To support and enhance client-facing engagements with hcsc’s largest commercial customers. They will be accountable for the analytic support and consultancy for hcscs largest commercial clients and advisory for internal senior-leader stakeholders related to population health and insurance.
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The principal consultant’s primary responsibility is to leverage strong technical skills (sql, r, python, and tableau) and healthcare industry knowledge (payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc.) To support clinical and business stakeholders. They will be accountable for they analytical support and consultancy of internal clients and advisory service for internal senior leaders.

Required Job Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR PhD with 4 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR 12 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field 
  • Understanding, and being highly proficient at querying a wide variety of internal and external data sources to get meaningful insights. 
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in computer languages, such as SQL, Python, R, etc. 
  • Ability to create a dynamic and visually engaging dashboard leveraging data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI. 
  • High degree of business intelligence and understanding how to take a business case from inception to customer or partner execution.  
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Ability to lead multiple analytic related projects in parallel.  
  • Analytics subject matter expert 
  • Performance excellence in championing initiatives and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to bring the initiative to life. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and delivery high quality output to senior leadership to decision making within short timeline. 

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

  • Experience with project management methodologies. 
  • Experience of Healthcare industry - payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc. 
  • Experience with version control/collaborative tools, such as GitHub 
  • Experience with automation tools, such as Alteryx. 
  • Experience with A.I

This is a Telecommute (Remote) role.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship


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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the continental United States, excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii.


HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range$102,000.00 - $184,300.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in healthcare services, statistical analysis, insurance industry economics, or a related field; or master's degree with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years; or 12 years of relevant experience
  • Highly proficient in querying internal and external data sources to obtain meaningful insights
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar computer languages
  • Ability to create dynamic, visually engaging dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools
  • Strong business intelligence and ability to take a business case from inception through customer or partner execution
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to lead multiple analytics projects in parallel
  • Analytics subject matter expertise
  • Ability to champion initiatives and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to deliver high-quality output to senior leadership under pressure and within short timelines
  • Experience with project management methodologies
  • Healthcare industry experience, including payer, provider, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology
  • Experience with version control and collaborative tools such as GitHub
  • Experience with automation tools such as Alteryx
  • Experience with artificial intelligence

Health Care Service Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Health Care Service Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Care Service Corporation.

  • Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a matching 401(k) is offered, an uncommon combination in the private sector. This combination is described as a standout element that helps retain employees.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are broad, with multiple medical, dental, and vision choices, wellness incentives, and access to resources like on-site fitness centers and an EAP. These offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (up to six weeks at full pay after one year), adoption assistance, and mothers’ rooms are available. These supports reinforce family needs alongside work commitments.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
13,563 Employees

What We Do

Imagine Something New, Something Different. Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC), is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the nation and the fourth largest overall. Operating through our Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (as well as a variety of affiliates and subsidiaries,) we are expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We are equipping members with information and tools so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. HCSC is continuously recognized as an employer committed to community, diversity and inclusion, training and development. HCSC is committed to pioneering the health care space in ways as effective as they are creative. If you are passionate about the impact you want to have through your work, with a desire to apply innovative thinking to new and emerging challenges, we encourage you to learn more about HCSC. Learn about what we stand for, how we work and the difference we’re making in the lives of our 15 million members. Join HCSC and discover what new ways of thinking can mean for you, your community, our customers and our organization. Divisions of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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