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Data Consulting Analyst - Health, Principal
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A Data Analyst develops computer programs to analyze large customer information databases for companies and organizations. Analyzes data to identify patterns and provide information relevant to a particular business, industry or field; analysis may be used for marketing, or to detect fraud in financial transactions, or for research. Develops computer programs to protect confidential customer information.
$92,312 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Data Consulting Analyst - Health, Principal Blue Shield of CA United States, California, Redding Sep 16, 2026 Your Role The Network Performance Analysis and Contracts team focuses on provider network performance analysis, reporting, and consulting. The Data Analyst-Health, Principal role will report to the Senior Director, Provider Services-Network. In this role you will provide consultative services and support for various strategic and tactical initiatives and projects. This role will provide complex analysis for insight and recommendation and collaboration with various business units as a thought partner and expert. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree. A Master's degree (MPH, MBA, MS, MA) is preferred
Requires 10 years of experience in Health Care (managed care, academic, or government payer)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (i.e. ability to model, use formulas, etc.) is preferred
Experience with Microsoft Access (i.e. link tables, run queries, etc.), Tableau, and SAS is preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and presentation skills. Including previous experience in presenting to leaders
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act
Ability to influence leaders and stakeholders with no direct reporting relationship
Ability to work independently, proactively, and with little direction
Broad knowledge of project management is preferred Hybrid This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.