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

We are looking for a Principal Business Analyst to support our Pharmacy Management department at BlueCross BlueShield of MN! This position is responsible for performing business requirements, program management, customer escalation and analytical work under limited supervision in support of developing and implementing strategic business solutions through research, audit and analysis of data. This position functions as a Content Expert/Business Lead for our Commercial health insurance space on various projects and work assignments.

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

A Day in the Life:

• Directs and coordinates individual projects within our Commercial space to ensure project progresses on schedule.
• Maintains adequate communication regarding project status, risks, issues, and priorities with project sponsors and leadership.
• Conducts in-depth research and analysis - anticipates trends, emerging issues and recommend best practices to ensure maximum results and develops metrics.
• Develops integrated solutions to unique and highly complex problems
• Documents performance measurements and process changes.
• Responsible for overseeing the process of representing our members and vendors while collaborating with internal business and technical units (Data Analytics, Sales, etc)
• Acts as a liaison with internal partners and vendors list above to identify opportunities and needs and researches/develops implementation plans for meeting these needs.
• Expert working knowledge of analysis, design, testing, implementation, maintenance and/or enhancement of new or existing systems through reporting and documentation.
• Recognized expert within the Commerical business function, the division, and the organization.

Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• A deep understanding of Commerical business within a health insurance plan
• Experience working in a product-led environment

Required Skills and Experiences:

• 7+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Expert collaborative, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop accurate and appropriate communications to all levels of management.
• Strong experience with the MS Office suite.
• Exceptional research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Expert level ability to make decisions based on analysis and business needs.
• Exceptional ability to work in high paced environment, handling multiple responsibilities and projects.
• Expert ability to build cross functional relationships, which includes negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Expert analytical, conceptual, and logic skills to take high-level business product concepts and translate to operational level business models.
• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 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.

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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