Senior Business Analyst

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming health care. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You Will Have

This position is responsible for the analysis, development, support, reporting and coordination of business workflow automation and to implement efficient business processes at an enterprise level.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conducts in-depth research and analysis.
• Identifies trends, emerging issues and recommends best practices to ensure maximum results and develops metrics.
• Documents metrics and process changes.
• Effectively analyzes, designs, develops, tests, debugs, implements, maintains and/or enhances new or existing systems through reporting and documentation.
• Participate in and coordinate individual projects and related activities to ensure project progresses on schedule.
• Maintains adequate communication regarding project status, risks, issues, and priorities with project sponsors and leadership.
• Acts as a liaison with internal partners and external partners to identify opportunities and needs and researches/develops implementation plans for meeting these needs.
• Responsible for representing the customer and/or stakeholder (internal/external) while collaborating with business and technical units.
• Serves as senior subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures.
• May lead project teams and may provide training to lower level staff to achieve project milestones and objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Advanced collaborative, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop accurate and appropriate communications.
• Advanced ability to communicate to all levels of management.
• Advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Strong ability to make decisions based on analysis and business needs.
• Advanced ability to bring a different perspective to situations and challenge the status quo.
• Project management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge of SQL and SaaS
• Experience in payment integrity, subrogation, and third party liability

Role Designation

Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a combination of working onsite and remotely.  Onsite is full-time onsite.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.