A Career of Your Calling

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

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.

The Impact You Will Have

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a skilled Healthcare Analyst to join our Provider Analytics team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business partners to extract and analyze data, gather reporting requirements, and build clear, actionable reports that support strategic decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings three years of hands-on experience, strong proficiency in SQL, and working knowledge of Python and Power BI. You will contribute to analytics initiatives across a broad range of focus areas including provider performance (primary), health management, quality, product development, and client/member insights.

As a key member of our analytics team, you will help enhance existing systems, support the development and testing of new analytical models, and transform business questions into meaningful, defensible results. You will collaborate with internal teams to clarify requirements, analyze complex datasets, and deliver insights that drive improved outcomes for our providers, members, and overall business strategy.

Your Responsibilities

• Uses databases for analysis and dissemination of information.
• Performs analysis of the data, interprets findings and writes reports related to methods and findings.
• Researches, analyzes data, and provides interpretation of outcomes.
• Assists with and may implement improvements to process, analysis, and research methods.
• Supports team to understand and interpret the impacts to cost and quality of proposals using relevant data sources and analytic methods.
• May assist in the implementation of new products and systems by providing actionable information and recommendations that evaluate the impact of the proposed products and systems.
• Assists with 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• 1+ 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 statistical analyses.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong 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.
• 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, and Python
• Knowledge of managed care and health care claims preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $79,100.00 - $104,800.00 - $130,500.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

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