Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Data Management Analyst - Remote
Job Description
Awarded the Best Place to Work 2021, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona helps to fulfill its mission of improving the quality of life of Arizonans by delivering a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.
This remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
About the Job
- Designs, implements and maintains data extracts from enterprise data stores for both internal and external customers
- Develops and implements code to build standard SAS datasets and/or SQL databases to support analytics
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
1 year of experience in computer programming (SQL or SAS), query design, data management technologies and techniques, and databases (Applies to Level 1)
2 years of experience in computer programming (SQL or SAS), query design, data management technologies and techniques, and databases (Applies to Level 2)
4 years of experience in computer programming (SQL or SAS), query design, data management technologies and techniques, and databases (Applies to Level 3)
Required Education
High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
Required Licenses
N/A
Required Certifications
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Work Experience
2 years of experience in working with healthcare systems
4 years of experience in computer programming, query design, and databases
4 years of experience with data management technologies and techniques
Intermediate knowledge of SQL and/or SAS
Preferred Education
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
Preferred Licenses
N/A
Preferred Certifications
MS SQL, SSIS or SAS Certification
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement and maintain data extracts from enterprise data stores for both internal and external customers and implement standard dataset/database solutions using SQL and/or SAS programming languages based on BCBSAZ database design and implementation standards
Design and code systems, programs, and interfaces, using the appropriate structured programming techniques and programming languages
Work with SMEs to understand terms and data to ensure accuracy in data movement and management
Participate in the development, review, and creation of documentation used to support associated systems
Create logic, system, and program flows for complex systems, including interfaces and metadata
Write and execute unit test plans
Track and resolve any processing issues
Participate in the review of code and/or systems for proper design standards, content, and functionality
Analyze files and map data from one data store to another using the corporate STTM standard
Adhere to established source control versioning policies and procedures
Develop programs, time estimates, and project schedules based on prioritization and business requirements
Demonstrate solid time management skills
Monitor and create priority list(s) that are agreed to by user management
Meet timeliness and accuracy goals
Communicate status of work assignments to stakeholders and management.
Facilitate and/or create new procedures and processes that support advancing technologies or capabilities
Maintain knowledge on new developments in technology-related industries
Follow standards developed by corporate quality and data governance programs
The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements
Perform all other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Required Job Skills
Intermediate skill in use of office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanner and telephones
Intermediate PC proficiency
Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet, database and word processing software
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft SQL databases.
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Required Professional Competencies
Strong analytical skills to support independent and effective decisions
Ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities, sometimes under limited time constraints
Perseverance in the face of resistance or setbacks
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationship with others
Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Systems research and analysis. Ability to write and present technical documentation
Knowledge of business requirements development and user acceptance testing
Maintain confidentiality and privacy
Required Leadership Experience and Competencies
Facilitate and resolve customer requests and inquiries for all levels of management in Corporation
Build synergy with a diverse team in an ever changing environment
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Preferred Job Skills
Advanced skill in use of office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, scanner and telephones
Advanced PC proficiency
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications and Suites and Microsoft SQL databases.
Advanced proficiency with relational technologies that supplement RDBMS tool sets
Intermediate proficiency in SAS Programming language
Intermediate proficiency in SSIS, , tuning, enterprise data modeling and schema change management
Intermediate knowledge of Agile development techniques
Strong technical documentation skills
Proven record contributing to the development of large and/or complex datasets/databases
Strong understanding of relevant big data & digital technologies, with the ability to harness their potential to drive customer and business value
Strong understanding of Hadoop, Spark and other relevant Big Data technologies
Preferred Professional Competencies
Solid technical ability and problem-solving skills
knowledge of internal departments and operations
Strong ability to translate technical concepts so that they are easily understood by laymen.
Strong personal impact and the ability to inspire confidence and positive action
Demonstrated ability to stay current on global threats and vulnerabilities.
Experience working with and managing third parties
Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies
Strong communications and influencing skills
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and tight timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to mentor and provide peer review to lower levels
Ability to build lesson plans and deliver lessons to junior team member
Demonstrated vision in problem solving
Ability to manage a solution and just not a checklist
Advanced systems research and analysis expertise
Our Commitment
BCBSAZ does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.