Healthcare Data Analyst

All about usYou likely know us as an insurance company, but that’s just a portion of what we do. Hundreds of thousands of North Dakotans trust us to provide them with personalized service and unmatched access to care. It’s a mission we take seriously.We also work with entities throughout the state to challenge the cost and complexity of health care in North Dakota. This uncompromising goal requires caring, innovative people who are ready and willing to help create a new level of health and well-being in North Dakota and beyond.Work environmentThis opportunity is open to a remote, hybrid or in-office working arrangement out of the Fargo, ND office. We empower our employees to find a work style that is best for them. Learn more at Life at Blue | BCBSND.Pay informationPay Level: 022FLSA Category: Exempt – SalariedIndividual pay will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.Opportunities for continued salary growth through a performance-based merit program.A day in the life The Healthcare Data Analyst (Associate Data Analyst) is responsible for developing analytic solutions to basic issues and problems. This role creates powerful analytics to enable thoughtful and impactful decision making across the organization.Your responsibilities will include Collects, processes, and cleans large data sets from various sources.Aggregates and performs statistical analyses on healthcare data.Ensures data integrity and compliance by performing data audit and/or data validation.Works directly with internal and external stakeholders to understand their questions, processes, programs and/or initiatives.Identifies and builds analytics solutions which inform business operations, programs, and/or initiatives and delivers value for them.Draws on tools and methods from statistics and machine learning to perform analysis, leverage predictive models, visualize data, and drive projects through to delivery of the intended outcome.Collaborates with internal team members to create reports, models and/or dashboards.Communicates the findings, patterns, and insights to stakeholders and provides data-driven forecasts and solutions.Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders on reporting questions and concerns.Researches, hypothesizes, and develops analytical approaches for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in large data sets.Leverages analytic platforms for statistical/data analysis projects and reporting.Coordinates tasks and provides support to assigned projects.Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.What you need to succeed A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Informatics, Analytics, Public Health, or related field. 1-3 years of data analytics, statistics, data modeling techniques, knowledge of analytical and intelligence tools or related experience with a strong knowledge of technical systems and data.Preferred: 1-3 years of experience using Sequel, Tableau, and Python for consideration of higher-level position. Be a problem solver with the ability to research, analyze and define methods, practices, and procedures to resolve issues.Pays close attention to the details of all work and strives for a high level of accuracy.Displays the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.Has the vision to anticipate potential problems and is able to collaborate with others to troubleshoot.A strong ability to prioritize and organize work with varying timelines for projects and daily work.Equivalent combination of education, experience or training determined to be acceptable by Human Resources may be substituted, unless regulated by contract or program standardsBenefitsAffordable medical, dental and vision coverage accepted throughout the United StatesEmployer funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement ArrangementsEmployer-paid life and disability insurance401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vestingPaid holidays, paid time off (PTO), PTO donation program, and paid parental leaveVoluntary benefits including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Term/Whole Life, Cancer Care Insurance, and more.Additional company perksRobust mental health offerings including an Employee Assistance Program, Learn to Live, meQ.Comprehensive learning and development opportunities and an Educational Assistance Program.16 hours of paid volunteer time with a $200 donation to a charity of your choice upon completion of all volunteer hours.Employee recognition, community initiative events and yearly company outings.Workplace flexibility offering different options for working arrangements and the freedom to make time for important commitments.Opportunities to connect through employee committees.Equal opportunity employmentEqual Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individual with Disabilities, as well as Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.For questions, please email [email protected] job posting will be closed 2/21/2025 at 8:00 a.m. (CT). No further applications will be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Nice-to-have skills

• SQL
• Tableau
• Python
• Statistics
• Data Modeling
• Data Analytics
• Machine Learning
• North Dakota, United States

Work experience

• Data Analyst

Languages

• English