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

Assist and support the design and implementation of Enterprise Data Architecture for IT, which will be used in the development and deployment of technology driven business solutions for BCBSM and its business partners. Works with IT management, technology vendors, and customers to establish a strategic data technology direction with emphasis on improving the efficiency, effectiveness, integration, and quality of business solutions provided to our clients.

Your Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an Enterprise Data Architecture that articulates the principles, blueprints, and standards, across the data domains of Transaction, Interaction, and Analytic, which are used in the deployment of technology solutions for BCBSM customers.
• Develops and maintains an Enterprise Data Model (EDM) to serve as both the strategic and tactical planning vehicles to manage enterprise data. This effort involves working closely with the business data stewards by business divisions.
• Work with business driven project teams to ensure quality and compliance to the Enterprise Data Architecture by participating in data analysis/design activities and conducting appropriate technical data design reviews at various stages during the development life cycle. This includes providing data modeling expertise with both relational (i.e., entity relationship diagrams) and dimensional (i.e., star join schema) modeling techniques.
• Work with applications project teams to adopt a strong data reconciliation process concerning the replication of data that includes defining reconciliation architecture and conducting technical design reviews.
• Identifies and recommends specific infrastructure initiatives to further enhance the Enterprise Data Architecture Plan, aligning with the overall BCBSM business direction and IS strategies and coordinating with the annual IS planning/budget cycles.
• Guide and mentor IS staff in the analysis and selection of technology acquisitions, ensuring that new products conform and support the overall Enterprise Data Architecture strategy.
• Guide, educate, and mentor the Data Architecture Strategy directives, principles, and standards to individuals who play data-related roles (e.g., data analysts, data modelers, and business analysts).

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated strong skills in applying the data modeling techniques of relational (i.e., entity relationship diagrams) modeling and dimensional (i.e., star oin schema) modeling.
• Demonstrated human relation skills to effectively interact with peers, subordinates, internal and external customers and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate individuals and teams.
• Advanced presentation skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced technical knowledge of mainframe and client/server environments.
• Advanced analytical skills related to cost / benefit analysis of large dollar hardware and software implementations.
• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Power Designer and AWS Redshift a plus

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.

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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