VP, Data and Analytics

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This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

 

Job Description Summary:

The Vice President, Data and Analytics is a critical role leading the development and execution of a system-wide data and analytics strategy and roadmap for the Blues System, in close partnership with Blue Plan leadership, key partners and entities, and BCBSA teams and leadership. This leader will ensure that data and analytics capabilities drive affordability, access, outcomes, and experience while strengthening the success and impact of the Blues System.

This leader will play a pivotal role in building and scaling a high-performance data and analytics team by leveraging unique System assets for the Blues. This leader will define and manage key partnerships supporting data and analytics across the Blue System, ensuring clear accountability, governance, and oversight of system data assets while maximizing value creation across the Blues System.

Our ideal candidate will deeply understand the healthcare market, the evolving landscape for providers and payers, and the distinct dynamics of the Blues System. They will possess the technical and business acumen and the leadership skills required to align analytic capabilities with enterprise strategy, while exploring and applying innovative technologies to accelerate impact across the system. Finally, this leader will have a strong track record of development of strategic roadmaps and delivery via strong execution, leadership and collaboration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Primary Job Functions

Develop and Lead the Data & Analytics Strategy, Roadmap and Delivery for the Blues System

• Collaborate with Blues Plans, BCBSA leadership and key partners to define and execute a data and analytics strategy that enhances competitiveness, affordability, access, outcomes, and experience for the Blues and maximizes the impact of the Blues for members and providers

• Define and lead high-impact data and analytics initiatives to maximize the value of products and services delivered to Plan partners, measured in tangible business outcomes

  • Engage with Plans and partners to outline and prioritize the capabilities and services needed to maximize impact for the System

  • Lead the development of a multi-year roadmap to modernize and scale data capabilities.

  • Align resources and investments to maximize impact for the Blues System

• Facilitate a collaborative environment to accelerate innovation and value creation through data and analytics

• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to Executive Leadership and the 33 BCBS Plans to understand business needs and maximize the value of products and services delivered, through analytics and otherwise

• Maintain active networks across the healthcare, payer, and technology landscape to understand industry dynamics, innovative approaches, and emerging technologies to enhance impact and value of data and analytics services

Leverage GenAI & Advanced Technology to Drive Scaled Impact

• Partner with BCBSA leadership and external partners and innovators to integrate GenAI, LLMs, and other emerging technologies into the Blues System’s data strategy

• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance predictive analytics and drive efficiency, better experiences for members and providers and reduced cost of care for members

• Manage a framework for ethical and responsible AI use in data-driven decision-making and define/deliver other COE type services and products that can drive value for the Blues System

Drive Data Governance, Interoperability & Integrity to Enable Business Impact

• Ensure adherence to robust governance frameworks for appropriate use of data, balancing innovation with compliance and ethical considerations

• Establish and oversee a singular governance structure for system data

• Ensure interoperability and seamless data sharing across BCBSA, Blues Plans, and external partners

• Develop and drive performance on data accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and completeness, ensuring data supports key business and clinical outcomes

• Define and implement metrics to track data quality and business impact

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and optimize the internal and external partnership model ensuring clear accountability, oversight, and governance

• Partner with BCBS Plans to align data initiatives with system-wide goals and support the development of shared solutions

• Work with enterprise technology leaders across the Blues System to create modern, scalable data architectures that support flexibility, agility, and rapid innovation

• Facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups and across BCBSA and the Blues System to maximize success and effectiveness  

Foster a High-Performance Culture

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team with operational and strategic talent supporting data and analytics and foster the partnerships and collaboration to enable the success of the organization

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:

Education

• Required: Undergraduate Level Degree (or equivalent): Technical (e.g. Data Science, Computer Science), Public Health, Business, or a related field

• Preferred: Master’s Level Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Technical, or Similar Degree

Required Experience

• 15+ years across business, technology and data and analytics (or a related field) including the delivery of products and services to drive business outcomes and value; Experience in healthcare required with payer experience preferred; Leadership experience with deep collaboration across complex stakeholder groups preferred

• 5-7+ years of leadership experience building and managing high performance teams with a strong-track record of execution and delivery

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, partnerships, and large-scale change initiatives and driving execution and delivery to show results

• Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide data strategies and large-scale initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes

• Understanding of the health plan business and a deep understanding of technology with the ability to tie the two together via a strategy and roadmap with the ability to execute and deliver impact

• A strong understanding of healthcare and payer data, including claims, clinical data, and provider/member attribution

• Experience with data governance frameworks, compliance, and security protocols

• Deep expertise in data governance, interoperability, and advanced analytics (AI/ML, GenAI, LLMs)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You’ll be a great fit for this position if you have a proven track record demonstrating:

• Business Acumen: the ability to understand business problems and the strategic levers needed to address challenge and realize opportunity with solutions

• Technical Expertise: Expertise in analytics tools, data visualization, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning)

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex data capabilities into business value and competitive advantage and then constantly assess progress against outcomes to determine whether changes to the strategy/plan are needed

• Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills, with the ability to navigate a complex, matrixed environment

  • Articulate and succinct communication, including complex concepts, verbally and in writing, and use synthesized communications to drive execution and results

  • High EQ and a collaborative and trust-driven working style to quickly build relationships, internally and externally, to enable our work and culture

• Innovation: Passion for leveraging next-generation technology to drive impact.

• Drive for Results and Operational Excellence: Strong execution skills to ensure scalability, resilience, and efficiency of data assets.

• Agility in managing dynamic, fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous settings, showing the skill to bring a structured, proactive approach to prioritize and execute based on top priorities

  • Ability to learn quickly and leverage critical thinking and perseverance to take initiatives, solve problems, operate with autonomy and succeed against outcomes with proactive management and communication

Financial Responsibilities

Revenue Responsibility: Yes

Budget Responsibility: Yes

People Management: Yes

Travel: 20-30%

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