Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Florida Blue is a health insurance organization focused on transforming health through compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care. The Data Analyst V – Operational Data Science role provides advanced statistical analysis and operational analytics support, develops reporting and key performance indicators from multiple data sources, and translates large datasets into actionable business insights. The role also mentors team members, serves as a data subject matter expert, and communicates analytical findings to internal customers and business partners.
Responsibilities
- The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned
- Writes advanced programs for data extraction using SQL; joins multiple tables together, uses complex subqueries and aggregates data to eliminate the need for manual manipulation
- Reverse-engineers existing programs in order to understand and document the rules behind data extraction
- Makes use of advanced SAS, R, Python or related programming skills to manipulate and analyze very large datasets, prototype complex operational reports, run simulations and/or statistical analysis, and turn Big Data into business-consumable metrics
- Proactively seeks training and builds knowledge/experience of tools, languages and data sources
- Analyzes data and applies advanced statistical tools and techniques to derive insights and identify areas of opportunity
- Produces advanced spreadsheets, documents and presentations that are easy to follow (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint)
- Initiates and participates in the peer reviewing of work to ensure the quality of deliverables; leads peer review sessions for major deliverables
- Serves as a resource and subject matter expert for one or more datasources within the Health Business; is able to provide advice and guidance on the proper use of data
- Provides guidance and mentorship to other team members
- Assists in the analysis, mapping and documentation of processes and programs in achieving stated goals. Provides recommendations if corrections are needed
- Engages in long-term mentorship and development of other team members as required
- Communicates effectively with internal customers and business partners; able to present and communicate analysis results to the business
Skills
- 4+ years related work experience
- Related Bachelor's degree or additional related equivalent work experience
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Experience working with and applying statistical methods and tools
- Extensive experience writing SQL, SAS, R or related code
- Previous experience teaching, mentoring or coaching analytical resources
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to manage tasks independently, take ownership of responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Applied experience with predictive or statistical modeling techniques (regression, classification, forecasting) in a business setting
- Experience with a visual analytics tool such as Tableau or Microsoft PowerBI
- Exposure to machine learning concepts or techniques, even in an academic, coursework, or early-career capacity
- Interest in growing into more advanced modeling and predictive analytics work as part of long-term role development
- Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Health Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related field
- Master's degree in a related field
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
- Short- and long-term disability programs
- Leave programs to support personal circumstances
- Retirement Savings Plan including employer match
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days
- Additional voluntary benefits available
- A comprehensive wellness program
- Opportunities for incentive or commission compensation
- Regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases
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