Data Consultant

Remote

USA, TN, Chattanooga, Remote

Full time

R-50989

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is hiring a Data Consultant to join our Actuarial Data Analytics team. In this role, you will perform ongoing and ad hoc research and analysis to help answer questions related to business performance, data anomalies, and future claims projections.This early to mid-career roleoffers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare affordability for our members.

We welcome candidates with data experience from a variety of backgrounds. Our ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience retrieving and analyzing data from relational databases using SQL and SAS (Python experience is also valued)
• Strong curiosity, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
• Interest in and experience leveraging AI technologies and tools to improve efficiency, insights, or decision-making
• Ability to clearly communicate data-driven findings, trends, and insights to peers and leaders

Note: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position

Job Responsibilities

• Summarize findings for logical presentation and work with business contacts to develop effective product and process solutions
• Support development and maintenance for the database of past claims to support the actuarial processes of determining premium rates for health insurance products.
• Analyze large amounts of data for drivers of business and/or industry trends
• Maintain thorough documentation, where appropriate, for changes made to existing processes and/or data requests
• Ensure that any ad hoc data requests are done in an accurate and timely manner and presented in a clear, organized fashion

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in a quantitative/ research discipline

Experience

• 2 years - Reporting, data analysis, or similar experience required.

Skills\Certifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Capacity to solve problems and manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to meet schedule deadlines and departmental goals
• Must possess ability to maintain professional relationships with vendors and other external partners

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:

BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:

BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices (https://www\.bcbst\.com/docs/equal\-employment\-opportunity\.pdf\)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.

As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.

At BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.

We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.

We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.

BCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based.

BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense.If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.