Systems Administrator - Data Analytics

The Data Analytics and Infrastructure System Administrator is responsible for integrating corporate data assets from various sources to support insightful reporting and decision-making. This position involves working with data, extracting insights, and transforming information into compelling reports and visualizations that drive business strategy. Responsibilities include extracting and preparing data from the data warehouse for one-time requests and analytic purposes, optimizing data workflows, developing and delivering data solutions for analytics and reporting, and ensuring seamless integration of data across systems while leveraging visualization tools to present findings effectively.

* We are seeking an Infrastructure Administrator to join our team. This role is open to candidates with a range of experience levels. The final level (System Administrator or Senior System Administrator) will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

** This position is eligible to work hybrid (9 or more days a month onsite) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

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Why Join Us?

• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
• Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas
• Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community
• Flexibility: options to work onsite, hybrid or remote available

Compensation

$92,000 – 126,000

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The salary range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you’ll do

• Extract, analyze, and transform data to support business intelligence and reporting needs.
• Fulfill data requests by developing and implementing data integration solutions, integrating disparate data sources to support reporting, analytics, business needs, and vendor data delivery.
• Maintain a knowledge repository documenting data sources, business rules, and processing methodologies.
• Collaborate with data analysts, business stakeholders, and IT teams to align data solutions with organizational needs.
• Support reporting and visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, internal solutions, and third-party products; while utilizing approved technologies to develop and optimize solutions that improve accessibility.
• Develop and optimize data solutions using SQL and scripting languages for data manipulation.
• Utilize modern data integration technologies, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and big data solutions (e.g., Spark), to streamline data processing and enhance analytics capabilities.
• Provide mentorship, training, and assistance to colleagues to foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-service analytics. 
• Maintain system performance by performing regular and critical maintenance tasks within defined service levels.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Experience utilizing ETL tools and frameworks, including Informatica, SSIS, and data pipelines, for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
• Strong proficiency in SQL with experience accessing and querying various corporate and disparate data sources for analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with modern data architectures, including data lakes, relational databases, and data models.
• Hands-on experience with reporting and visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, and other related platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing data management challenges, including data quality, data profiling, and other related issues.
• Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to complete small to medium-sized projects successfully.
• Knowledge of data governance, data security, and compliance best practices.
• Experience working with operational data in the Health Care Industry and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements related to health care data. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of data gateways and pipelines for integrating and securely transferring data, ensuring seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud-based data sources.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a Computer Science Program from a Technical Trade School is preferred. Technical training with certification in assigned technology is required as applicable. 
• Minimum of five years’ experience in I.T. and/or application development is required. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing assigned technologies by performing regular maintenance tasks, including updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting, within defined service levels. Preferred experience with technologies such as Python, SSRS, Visual Studio (.NET/C#), Power BI, Tableau, SQL, SSIS, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), GitLab, and data integration frameworks.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 5% 401(k) plan matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that embracing diversity and authentically promoting inclusion, equity, and belonging among our team members is crucial to our collective success. By intentionally recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse pool of talent, we cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request, ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all.