At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

We are looking for a Healthcare Analyst to contribute to the strategic needs of the company through the application of analytics to business questions in our Clinical teams. You will change/develop current systems for improved decision making, and help support others in the creation, development, and testing of new models. You will work closely with coworkers and internal business partners to clarify requirements, analyze data, and produce meaningful and defensible results for Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN!

This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site presence in Eagan, MN two days per week.

• Uses databases for analysis and dissemination of information.
• Performs complex analysis of data.
• Researches, analyzes data, applies statistical methods when appropriate, and provides interpretation of outcomes.
• Identifies issues to be researched, determining affected areas, estimating the impact and contributing to the resolution.
• Implements improvements to process, analysis, and research methods.
• Works with principal positions and management to understand and interpret the impacts to cost and quality of proposals using relevant data sources and analytic methods.
• Assists in the implementation of new products and systems by providing actionable information and recommendations that evaluate the impact of the proposed products and systems.
• May represent the division on corporate projects and may have leadership roles on these teams.
• Independently manages issues that may arise on multiple tasks or projects with limited management involvement.
• Acts as a resource for other members of the department and company on business issues and may be responsible for training and guidance of other employees.

• Bachelor's degree Master's degree.
• Knowledge of managed care and health care claims preferred.
• Experience with AWS tools preferred
• Experience using dashboard building tools, e.g., PowerBI or Tableau strongly preferred

• 5+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• 2 years experience using programming and statistical software (e.g., SAS), use of various databases and other data sources, and performing analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access.
• Ability to perform and interpret a variety of statistical analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and interpret complex data.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and with an ability to interpret and communicate analytical information to individuals and groups with varying levels of analytics expertise in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex results and conclusions to non-technical audiences and to senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting with individuals having diverse professional backgrounds including business, technical, and/or clinical.
• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.