Senior Data Solutions Analyst

CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)*** Uses significant judgement and discretion to collaborate with customers on complex data and reporting issues in order to understand capability needs, gather project and data specifications, create data sets, operational reports, and analytical deliverables to translate high-level business needs into detailed requirements for new capabilities (and change request/enhancements on existing capabilities), analyze data to determine business problems, trends, or opportunities for process improvements, create/execute test cases, provide root cause analysis and corrective action plan, verify delivery of customer needs, and ensure quality delivery. Also responsible for identification, documentation, and resolution of risks, defects and issues. Uses functional and organizational knowledge to mentor Associate and Intermediate Data Analysts. Leads project teams or actively participate as subject matter expert (SME) on moderately complex projects (which are cross functional, with potential regulatory risk exposure, customer service & financial impacts ). Acts as face to the customer. Resolves very complex issues (may involve multiple systems) while understanding potential regulatory risk exposure and customer service & financial impacts. Acts as a SME on how moderately complex new data and reporting enhancements are developed using advanced level of understanding of end-to-end process and clear understanding of potential data and integration issues. Requires advanced level of understanding of data store and end systems impact of changes across multiple/diverse systems (including regulatory risk exposure, customer service & financial impacts).

Take a lead role with customers, Data Software Engineers, Data Architects, Capability Managers, and other team members to capture capability needs and drive quality data and reporting business solutions on complex issues. Create and maintain deliverables such as data set creation, operational reports, and analytical dashboards. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, leveraging diverse data skills and perspectives to proactively identify and address data-related challenges across project phases, driving data-driven insights and solutions to ensure successful project delivery. Provide required business and/or subject matter expertise for both project and production related activities on complex issues, including new strategic programs or initiatives impacting current and existing systems. Ensure compliance for required standards and all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the project lifecycle. Interface with the business areas, customers, partners, vendors, technical staff and project teams to drive value, return on investments and innovative solutions. This includes providing alternative solutions, including vendor solution acquisitions, with maximum benefits while reducing cost (e.g. cost benefit analysis, pros/cons of solutions). Take lead role in supporting various aspects of requirements testing (e.g. testing plan, scenarios, documentation, defect management) to ensure minimal production defects are realized and completing analysis of the results tying back to customer impacts. Communicate in an exemplary manner with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting requirement walkthroughs and sprint reviews, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation. Provide thought leadership and strategic direction in Data, Product and Technology Solutions. 5 years of experience in Information Systems and Technology

3 years of experience in Lean/Six Sigma 3 years of experience in Health Insurance or Healthcare Industry Report Writing SQL ​ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) ​ Language (Other than English): Travel Requirement: Office- or Remote-based Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Physical work site required It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement

: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

138,600.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice