Senior Healthcare Analyst - Behavioral Health

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 healthcare. 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'll Have

In this position, you will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the strategic needs of the company through the application of analytics to diverse business questions and initiatives. You will work closely with coworkers and internal business partners to clarify requirements, analyze complex data, and produce and present meaningful and defensible results, including the identification of success factors and barriers, improvement opportunities, proposing solutions, and informing strategic decisions. Areas of focus in the department include but are not limited to provider, health management, quality, product development and client/member analytics.

What You'll Do

Uses databases for analysis and dissemination of information. Performs complex analysis of data. Researches, analyzes data, applies statistical methods when appropriate, and provides interpretation of outcomes. Identifies issues to be researched, determining affected areas, estimating the impact and contributing to the resolution. Implements improvements to process, analysis, and research methods.

How You'll Do It

Works with principal positions and management to understand and interpret the impacts to cost and quality of proposals using relevant data sources and analytic methods. Assists in the implementation of new products and systems by providing actionable information and recommendations that evaluate the impact of the proposed products and systems. May represent the division on corporate projects and may have leadership roles on these teams. Independently manages issues that may arise on multiple tasks or projects with limited management involvement. Acts as a resource for other members of the department and company on business issues and may be responsible for training and guidance of other employees. Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of related data analytics professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.
• Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Databricks) to develop dashboards, reports, and data-driven insights that support decision-making.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience and conducting healthcare program evaluations using administrative claims and population health data.
• Experience applying epidemiologic study designs, statistical modeling, and quasi‑experimental methods such as difference‑in‑differences, match cohort designs, and propensity score methods.
• Working knowledge of healthcare or managed care environments, including claims processing, provider systems, reimbursement models, and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and concepts, with a proactive, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, and align others to drive informed decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex information, evaluate options, and work cross‑functionally to drive resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Ability to leverage technology to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, analyze complex information, and align others to drive resolution.
• Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across complex assignments and competing deadlines.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience using business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Databricks) to develop dashboards, reports, and data‑driven insights that support decision‑making.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience and conducting healthcare program evaluations using administrative claims and population health data.
• Experience applying epidemiologic study designs, statistical modeling, and quasi‑experimental methods such as difference‑in‑differences, match cohort designs, and propensity score methods.
• Working knowledge of healthcare or managed care environments, including claims processing, provider systems, reimbursement models, and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and concepts, with a proactive, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, and align others to drive informed decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex information, evaluate options, and work cross‑functionally to drive resolution and prevent recurrence.
• Ability to leverage technology to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, analyze complex information, and align others to drive resolution.
• Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across complex assignments and competing deadlines.

Role Designation

Hybrid Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a minimum of 2 days onsite. Onsite is full-time onsite.

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in‑person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in‑person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

$90,800.00 - $120,300.00 - $149,800.00 Annual 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.

• 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

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affimative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: View email address on click.appcast.io.

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

Physical requirements

Chartered in 1933 as Minnesota’s first health plan, this company is one of the most recognized and trusted healthcare brands in the world. It has more members, the largest network of doctors, and more products and services than any other health plan in Minnesota. Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota.