Advanced Analytics Consultant

Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL, MT, NM, OK & TX
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Advanced Analytics ConsultantBASIC FUNCTION: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.Job Responsibilities:Leverages existing advanced technical skills to perform data mining and analysis, and report development on internal and external data with a high degree of autonomy.Shares own deep technical expertise and perspectives with the team as appropriate.Provides technical perspectives to the various stakeholders and assists with the development of technical specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and available data elements.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.Appropriately interprets and delivers data driven results to a wide variety of stakeholdersAnalyzes 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.Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.Required Job Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' experience working with healthcare data, SQL, data visualization, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics including 1-year experience in data analysis and information reporting using SQL relating to healthcare data including pharmacy OR 7 years' experience in health care services, working with healthcare data in SQL, data visualization, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics including 1-year experience in data analysis and information reporting relating to healthcare data including pharmacy.Requires in-depth knowledge and experienceUses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or servicesIndependently solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutionsWorks independently, receives minimal guidanceActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may direct the work of other staff membersPreferred Job Qualifications:Ability to articulate depth and breadth of expertise in the following: Analytical thinking, communication for results, conceptual thinking, information seeking, initiative, openness to learning, results orientation, teamwork, thoroughness, and understanding environment.In addition to required advanced knowledge of SQL and Tableau dashboard development and integration, preferred requirements include demonstrated knowledge of visualization best-practices, and the ability to create complex calculated field formulae and employ data blending strategies to optimize dashboard performance.Experience working with either Python or R to analyze large data sets and develop insights.*CALI-HybridThis 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.HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Requirements:Expertise Analytics & ReportingJob Type Full-Time RegularLocation IL - Downers Grove, TX - San Antonio, OK - Tulsa, OK - Oklahoma City, TX - Richardson, IL - Chicago, TX - Houston, NM - AlbuquerqueHCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1- to request reasonable accommodations.Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on-line application process. 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