What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst II position at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama?
Overview
Department Overview
The Data Analytics Department at our subsidiary services both internal and external customers to identify sources of data to transform into solutions. This is accomplished through statistical analysis of internal, government, and/or external data which results in findings and results to support the project mission. Utilizing knowledge of past and present government healthcare payment regulations and policies combined with ongoing research and learning of future healthcare payment trends, the Data Analytics Department identifies solutions and strategies to support the upcoming needs in the healthcare landscape.
Primary Responsibilities
The Data Analyst II applies programming, statistical, technical, and analytical skills in the design, execution, and dissemination of reports and analytics. The incumbent will assist with proactive and reactive investigations and analytics in conjunction with our law enforcement, CMS, CDC and other customers.Data Analyst II analyzes data to determine trending and outlier identification. The data will provide the basis for appropriate actions based on customer needs.
Summary Of Qualifications
The work schedule for this position will be full-time remote. Business areas reserve the right to require associates to return to the office as needed, based on performance or other business considerations. A remote work schedule is subject to amendment or termination at any time by the Company.
Terms and Agreements
By submitting a job application, I attest that all information to the best of my knowledge is true and accurate. Furthermore, I understand that any information provided by me throughout the job application process is subject to verification including, but not limited to work experience, education, assessment (test) and interviews.
We appreciate your interest in 'The Company'. The Company does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a disabled or protected veteran, or because of citizenship status in the case of a citizen or intending citizen. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.
Department Overview
The Data Analytics Department at our subsidiary services both internal and external customers to identify sources of data to transform into solutions. This is accomplished through statistical analysis of internal, government, and/or external data which results in findings and results to support the project mission. Utilizing knowledge of past and present government healthcare payment regulations and policies combined with ongoing research and learning of future healthcare payment trends, the Data Analytics Department identifies solutions and strategies to support the upcoming needs in the healthcare landscape.
Primary Responsibilities
The Data Analyst II applies programming, statistical, technical, and analytical skills in the design, execution, and dissemination of reports and analytics. The incumbent will assist with proactive and reactive investigations and analytics in conjunction with our law enforcement, CMS, CDC and other customers.Data Analyst II analyzes data to determine trending and outlier identification. The data will provide the basis for appropriate actions based on customer needs.
Summary Of Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, mathematics, business, accounting or a closely related field
- One or more years’ experience in a data analyst role
- Strong analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting significant amounts of data with attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in a position exercising independent judgement and decision making
- Demonstrated working knowledge of statistical techniques including the use of SAS,SPSS, Excel MS Access, and related computer database
- Experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL, etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks)
- Experience acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques preferred
- Experience utilizing Data bricks as a data analytics platform is preferred
- Experience utilizing Python as programming language is preferred
- Experience utilizing Power BI is preferred
The work schedule for this position will be full-time remote. Business areas reserve the right to require associates to return to the office as needed, based on performance or other business considerations. A remote work schedule is subject to amendment or termination at any time by the Company.
Terms and Agreements
By submitting a job application, I attest that all information to the best of my knowledge is true and accurate. Furthermore, I understand that any information provided by me throughout the job application process is subject to verification including, but not limited to work experience, education, assessment (test) and interviews.
We appreciate your interest in 'The Company'. The Company does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a disabled or protected veteran, or because of citizenship status in the case of a citizen or intending citizen. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.