Data Analyst Senior

To learn more about Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hiring Policies, please click here . Job Summary This position provides critical support for the quality, validity and integrity of confidential data to use in decision making and organizational efficiency improvement initiatives. The Data Analyst retrieves, analyzes and summarizes business, medical, operations, financial, sales, customer and/or economic data in order to develop competitive and business intelligence, to optimize effectiveness and/or predict business outcomes. Incumbent identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns and prepares ongoing reports and data visualizations in order to support business decisions. Incumbent is expected to serve as a coach and mentor with advanced data analytics knowledge. Requirements EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Math, Business, Data Science/Informatics, Actuarial Science, Healthcare Management, or other related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health-related, non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, or healthcare technology-related organization will be considered. EXPERIENCE Minimum five (5) years' data analytics experience, which includes data extraction, data manipulation, repository building and data interpretation. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum three (3) years’ data analytics experience. Advanced experience with rational database i.e. SAS, SQL, AQT and MS Windows based query software. Experience with Visio or other flowcharting tools preferred. Healthcare industry work experience preferred. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES Deductive Reasoning Organizing Prioritization Planning Activities Analyze Information Process Information IBM Cognos Impromptu External Communication Information Collection MySQL Report Creation Report Processing Report Presentations Case-Based Reasoning Critical Thinking Decision Making Problem Solving Written Expression Objectives Oriented Strategic Approach Category Flexibility Applied Research Mathematical Reasoning Interpersonal Communication Sound Judgment Written Comprehension Problem Sensitivity Skills • Analytical Decision Making • Analytical Problem Solving • Collaborative Communications • Critical Reasoning • Critical Thinking • Cross-Functional Communications • Cross-Functional Planning • Data Analysis • Database Queries • Data Management • Deductive Reasoning • IBM Cognos Impromptu • Information Interpretation • Management Techniques • Mathematical Reasoning • MySQL Database Administration • Object Classification • Problem Sensitivity • Researching • Security Awareness • Sound Judgment • Strategic Planning • Written Communication Responsibilities • Conducts experience studies to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, and suggest areas for process improvement. • Consults with users or decision makers to identify data sources, required data elements, and/or data validation standards. • Develops reports and dashboards that will define, support and/or forecast position of the enterprise. • Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed to develop statistics and design methodologies to be used for decision making and new business initiatives. • Presents data analysis findings, solutions, and recommendations as required. • Provides training and technical support to team members and/or users on customized reporting tools and various work processes. • Serves on special projects. • Shares knowledge and cross train less experienced team members. Certifications Security Requirements This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual. Segregation of Duties Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual. Employment Type Regular ADA Requirements 2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.