Sr Analyst - Data Analyst

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Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-Time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Departmental Summary / Preferences:</strong></span></p> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">With general guidance, provide analytical support for analysis and performance measurement of utilization management programs. The position will require skills to solve complex analytic problems and communicate results. Research, collect, identify, and analyze data to evaluate issues that support prospective business decisions or issues. Must utilize various tools, such as Toad, SQL Server or SAS, to access the data and display the information depending on the applicable content. A workload will be a balance of routine and adhoc reporting. The deliverables have a wide audience from senior leadership down to individual nurse level metrics. Must be able to work closely with the operational staff to ensure data quality in the system is met and reportable. Significant creativity is required. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.</span></div>
Responsibilities: <div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Leadership responsibility to coordinate the development and implementation of programs and strategies to improve service&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>to our customers.</strong></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Develop and improve work flows and business processes within area(s) to improve customer service, decrease operational costs and improve overall quality.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Identify and/or analyze business problems and devise procedures for solutions to the problems. Effectively lead projects/teams in order to produce desired results.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Responsible for corporate communication of project results.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recommend and assist with implementing standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assure that corporate compliance is communicated, implemented and monitored on an ongoing basis.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Participate in systems testing, develop procedures/controls and provide recommendations for the ongoing improvement of the updated process.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assist personnel (both internal and external) by answering questions, supplying information and training.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with customers.</span></span></li> </ul>
Requirements: <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1582.row1" class="inlinepanel" title=""><span class="subtitle">Qualifications</span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Four (4) to seven (7) years experience in related field.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Supervisory and/or Analyst experience required with proven experience in operational analysis, data analysis, and problem resolution type activities.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to plan, organize, direct and control projects.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to lead and contribute to process improvement projects.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Working knowledge of PC applications and/or mainframe required.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</span></span></li> </ul>