Statistical Programming III Analyst at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job description

• Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
• We are a comprehensive Value-Based Care team responsible for provider partnerships, contracting, administration, analytics, and operational support. Within the department, our specialized analytics team of four manages data reporting and performance monitoring by developing and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. We also design and implement new reporting programs and interactive dashboards that support decision-making across the organization. Our team leverages tools including Microsoft Office, SAS, Tableau, and Databricks to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights.
• Our culture is highly collaborative and supportive. As a small team of four, we work closely together, share knowledge, and help one another manage priorities and challenges. We value open communication, flexibility, and a strong commitment to delivering accurate and timely reporting that helps drive informed business decisions.
• Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.
• This is a full time and hybrid position-based in Columbia, South Carolina (40 hours a week Monday-Friday working normal business hours).
• Develops difficult statistical analysis using standard reporting, AD HOC reporting, and data mining tools in order to identify patterns and trends. Prepares charts, illustrations, and other graphics and narrative reports to identify and explain data findings.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and executes complex database programs for the extraction and presentation of data for standard and ad hoc reporting. Creates supporting documentation outlining all procedures within scope of responsibility.
• Develops complex sampling design and/or execution methodology for sample selection.
• Develops difficult statistical analysis using standard reporting, ad hoc reporting, and data mining tools. Provides sophisticated data interpretation, compilation, and verification to guide departmental efforts.
• Prepares charts, illustrations, and other graphics and narrative reports to identify and explain patterns and trends.
• Participates in writing of articles suitable for internal/external publication to support departmental efforts. May assume a leadership role in this activity.
• Provides assistance in development of project plans and system life cycle maintenance, performing quality checks on relational database tables, and in the development of focused end-user applications.
• With leadership responsibilities as assigned by management, participates in development of change requests and testing plans for changes to existing relational database tables. Researches new sources of data and provides written and/or verbal feedback to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a job related field.
• 4 years statistical programming or statistical interpretation.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and analytical skills.
• Ability to use complex mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts.
• Relevant computer programming skills.
• Microsoft Office.
• Experience using SAS, SQL, Python, and/or other statistical analysis program for data analysis and automation.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, data analytics, or related field.
• Experience working with Databricks or similar cloud-based analytic platform.
• Experience analyzing large and complex healthcare data sets including medical claims, pharmacy claims, eligibility, provider, clinical, or lab data.
• Knowledge of value-based care concepts including population health, quality measurements, and evaluation of care management programs.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Skills

Required

• Relevant computer programming skills.
• Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more