Director, Business Analytics

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

This role leads the strategic direction, development, and implementation of the company's data architecture and business intelligence initiatives. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in data management, analytics, and business intelligence tools. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of transforming data into actionable insights, driving data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the Company's business objectives and drives competitive advantage.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable data architectures and business intelligence solutions.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify key business opportunities and challenges that can be addressed through data and analytics.

• Oversee the design and maintenance of the enterprise data architecture, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.

• Implement best practices for data modeling, data integration, and data governance.

• Ensure the scalability and performance of data systems to support growing business needs.

• Lead the development and deployment of business intelligence tools and platforms, enabling self-service analytics and reporting.

• Drive the creation of dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide actionable insights to stakeholders across the organization.

• Promote a data-driven culture by educating and empowering business users to leverage BI tools effectively.

• Build and lead a high-performing team of data architects, data engineers, business intelligence analysts and managers.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.

• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address data privacy and security concerns.

• Monitor and mitigate data-related risks, ensuring the protection of sensitive information.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, marketing, and operations, to understand their data needs and deliver tailored solutions.

• Communicate complex data concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data-related matters.

• Provide training, support, and development opportunities to team members to ensure high performance and engagement.

• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.

What You’ll Bring to Zelis:

• Typically has Bach. +15 yrs.; Masters +10 yrs.; Demonstrated accomplishment internally and externally; Has followership in subject matter area; Attends company training and regional training in area of expertise. Presents own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional societies.

• Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents.

• Strong financial and operational management skills.

• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence executive stakeholders.

• Experience with organizational design and change management.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise data architectures and BI solutions.

• Strong knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, data modeling, and data governance.

• Proficiency in BI tools and platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) and data management technologies (e.g., SQL, Hadoop, Spark).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to think strategically and drive data initiatives that align with business goals.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.

Base Salary Range

$153,000.00 - $193,800.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email View email address on aiapply.co .

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.