Data Analyst

Job Overview

We are seeking a Data Analyst I to support operational reporting, data analysis, and business process improvement initiatives for a leading healthcare organization (Blue Cross Blue Shield). The ideal candidate will work closely with business teams to extract, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract data from multiple systems using SQL and other data tools for recurring, ad hoc, and cyclical reporting
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical models to support business operations
• Analyze data trends and summarize findings for management and stakeholders
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver reporting solutions
• Maintain and enhance recurring reports with a focus on automation and accuracy
• Present insights and recommendations to business users in a clear and actionable manner

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Healthcare, or related field
• OR equivalent experience (2-year degree + 2 years experience OR 4 years relevant experience)
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work with complex data sets and perform statistical analysis
• Understanding of reporting systems and data workflows

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Tableau, Power Automate, Python, or GitHub
• Experience with SAS, DB2, or other relational databases
• Healthcare data experience (ICD-9 / CPT coding knowledge a plus)
• Strong consulting, requirement gathering, and stakeholder management skills

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite per week in Columbia, SC)
• Collaborative team environment (approx. 10-member analytics team)
• Mix of development work and operational reporting support
• Focus on data-driven decision-making, automation, and process improvement

Position Details

• Location: Columbia, SC 29223 (Hybrid -- Onsite Tuesday to Thursday)
• Duration: 11 Months Contract
• Pay Rate: $29/hr W2 (Only W2 candidates)
• Interview Process: 50-minute virtual interview (2nd round onsite if required)