Supervisor Healthcare Data Analytics

Under the direction of the Manager Advanced Analytics, the Supervisor Healthcare Data Analytics plays a pivotal role in driving analytics initiatives across the organization, working to enhance data-driven decision-making and improve health outcomes. The Team Lead guides and mentors a team of analysts while ensuring the successful development and delivery of health-focused reports, dashboards, and insights. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of healthcare data to drive performance, governance, and continuous improvement in analytics.

“This position is eligible to work onsite, remote or hybrid (9 or more days a month on site) 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

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

• 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

$96,800 - $115,000 annually
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• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation 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 wages 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

• Accountable for performance monitoring, policy enforcement, termination process, disciplinary action, hiring, compliance and team development.  Maintaining accurate records of all hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts to ensure high-quality deliverables, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. 

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, supporting team members in achieving their professional goals and staying updated on industry best practices. 

• Coordinate and prioritize team projects to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational goals.

• Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, reporting standards, and consistency in health analytics. 

• Oversee the development and implementation of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards. 

• Review and improve the formatting, UI/UX, and themes of dashboards and reports to ensure clarity, consistency, and ease of use across all data products.

• Lead efforts to optimize data models and reporting tools, ensuring performance efficiency, reliability, and scalability. 

• Guide analysts in using advanced techniques (e.g., DAX, M Query) for data modeling and visualization to meet business and health-related reporting needs. 

• Collaborate with IT and business teams to define, implement, and maintain efficient data refresh schedules and automated reporting processes.

• Work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to understand their reporting and analytics needs, ensuring alignment with health analytics objectives. 

• Act as a liaison between the analytics team, IT, and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration on projects. 

• Advocate for the use of advanced analytics and self-service reporting solutions to drive actionable insights across the organization.

• Drive continuous improvement in analytics processes, tools, and methodologies to meet evolving business and healthcare needs. 

• Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in healthcare analytics to incorporate innovative solutions into the team’s workflows. 

• Lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring that analytics solutions are scalable, effective, and user-friendly.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Healthcare Data and Analytics: In-depth understanding of healthcare data, regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and reporting requirements.

• Data Governance and Best Practices: Knowledge of data governance frameworks, QA/QC processes, and standards for data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

• Business Intelligence Tools: Expertise in Power BI development, including data modeling, DAX, M Query, and visualization best practices.

• Advanced Analytics Techniques: Familiarity with advanced data analytics techniques, including data modeling and visualization.

• Industry Trends: Up-to-date knowledge of healthcare analytics trends, new technologies, and best practices for continuous improvement.

• Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

• Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in SQL, Python, Power BI, and other data manipulation languages; ability to design and implement data models and automated reporting processes.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively liaise between IT, business teams, and analytics stakeholders.

• Data Analysis and Visualization: Strong ability to design and optimize dashboards and reports for clarity, usability, and scalability.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data-related issues.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT and business units, to align on analytics and reporting needs.

• Process Improvement: Ability to drive continuous improvement in analytics processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Mentorship and Team Building: Ability to support the growth of team members, ensuring they stay current with industry practices and develop professionally.

• Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing healthcare needs, business objectives, and emerging technologies.

• Quality Assurance: Ability to oversee and implement quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Science, Healthcare Analytics, or a related field, in lieu of bachelor’s degree a minimum of 8 years’ experience of relevant experience is required.

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or healthcare analytics, including at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role. 

• Expertise in Power BI development, data modeling, DAX, M Query, and data visualization best practices. 

• Strong understanding of healthcare data, regulations, and reporting requirements. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and lead a team to meet deadlines. 

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working within the healthcare industry or insurance, with a deep understanding of healthcare data and analytics, preferred.   

• Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data manipulation languages, preferred.

• Power BI certification or other relevant certifications in business intelligence or analytics, preferred.

• Experience with data governance frameworks and implementing data quality best practices, preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Base pay 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.