Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is hiring for a Lead Data Analyst - Value-Based Care Reporting on their Health Economics and Reporting team. The role involves analyzing data, providing insights for business decisions, and mentoring team members while working remotely within the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Engages in data exploration using various programming languages (reading and writing code), requiring advanced knowledge of multiple database structures
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to glean insights, and develop business appropriate recommendations
• Serve as an expert resource supporting data questions and issues from stakeholders and driving to resolution
• Research and analyze data flow across complex data ecosystem including operational and analytical data platforms
• Manage the collection of business and technical requirements from stakeholders to deliver data driven solutions. Produces and reviews technical documentation that is consistent with professional standards
• Lead in the design, development, validation and delivery of data to provide insight into business decisions
• Act as a mentor to all team members

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience
• 8 years experience in an progressively responsible analytical/quantitative role
• Quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical tools, languages, applications, platforms
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to learn quickly and take direction
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship
• Experience in healthcare industry
• Hands-on experience with Big Data/NoSQL Platforms with experience delivering production projects at scale
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple and diverse stakeholders and leadership roles

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Various incentive programs/plans
• 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements)

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