[Hiring] Health Data Analyst @Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska ID-9951

Role Description

This position will serve on a highly collaborative Data Analytics team delivering health data analytics and informatics for groups, providers, members, leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and up to 2 years’ experience in data analysis.
  • Knowledge of SQL and/or data analytics.
  • Proficiency in Excel (vlookup, pivot tables, advanced functions).
  • Analytic skills to construct impactful findings from the extraction, manipulation and understanding of various types of data.
  • Successful experience working in a cross-functional environment.
  • Experience effectively communicating with stakeholder groups and building trust with customers.

Requirements

  • Experience working within an environment that utilizes Agile and/or Project Management techniques.
  • Skilled at writing queries, report writing and presenting findings.
  • Experience designing or building self-service content.
  • Healthcare data experience is a plus.
  • Ideal candidate would have experience using data manipulation tools such as R and/or Python.
  • Knowledge of visualization best practices as well as experience with visualization tools such as PowerBI and/or Tableau.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure DataBricks.

Company Description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

On the cutting edge of the health care industry, helping Nebraskans in moments of joy, times of hardship and the steps in between.

We have more than 80 years of experience behind us. And a bright future ahead as we continuously innovate to drive health care forward while meeting the needs of our members and state.

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