Business Analyst, Experienced Job at Blue Shield Of California in Oakland

Job Description Your Role The Health Transformation Data & Evaluation team conducts evaluations of innovative programs at Blue Shield to support learning and decision-making around program effectiveness and potential for scaling. The Business Analyst, Experienced role will report to the Senior Manager, Health Transformation Data & Evaluation. In this role, you will support the planning and execution of evaluations related to Blue Shield of California's Health Transformation efforts and more broadly for priority initiatives across the company. You will support all evaluators on the team in collaborating with Health Transformation Implementation, Solution, and Strategy teams, as well as program teams external to Health Transformation, to ensure the learnings and evaluation designs, methodologies, and frameworks are consistent and high-quality. Through this work you will develop expertise in the related domains of evaluation and in evaluation methods themselves. Your Work In this role, you will: Support the design and implementation of evaluations for a diverse set of initiatives using non-experimental methods Assist in designing and building analytic models used for program evaluation Support all parts of evaluation planning, including hypothesis generation, aligning on data requirements with program drivers, logic modeling, and documentation Contribute to discussions around deciding study methodology and analysis plans with cross-functional teams Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and visualization Bring innovative analysis techniques to drive creative measurement strategies and assist in development of new tools and indices Assist with the design and/or standardization of procedures, and the generation of procedure-related documents Provide analytical support through the analysis and interpretation of data in support of cross-functional business operations Contribute to annual operating plans, capital budgets and forecasts, and build business cases for new business initiatives (cost/benefit analysis) Develop, prepare, and analyze reports for management review, and present to various levels of management Define business requirements and provide analysis to increase operational efficiency for the Evaluation team and for Blue Shield as a whole Analyze actual results against plan and forecast and recommend interventions where appropriate Qualifications Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a college degree or equivalent experience Requires 3 years of prior relevant experience Training and experience in mixed methods program evaluation, statistics/biostatistics, and measurement methods is preferred Experience with planning and executing statistical analysis (data types include but not limited to claims-based data, clinical quality, and surveys) is preferred Ability to conduct quantitative analysis without assistance is preferred Familiarity with qualitative methods preferred (e.g., semi-structured interviews) is preferred Experience performing analyses in statistical programs (R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, etc) is preferred SQL experience is preferred Exposure to implementing or evaluating healthcare innovations, value-based payment models, and clinical quality improvement or community health programs is preferred Experience simplifying statistical analysis interpretation of findings for a business audience is preferred Pay Range: The pay range for this role is: $66,770.00 to $93,390.00 for California. Note: Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles. #LI-JS3 About the Team Blue Shield of California's mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. To fulfill our mission, we must ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and fully contribute to meet the needs of the multifaceted communities we serve. Our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion upholds our values and advances our goal of creating a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends while addressing health disparities, promoting social justice, and integrating health equity through our products, business practices, and presence as a corporate citizen. Blue Shield has received awards and recognition for being a certified Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work, Military Friendly Employer, People Companies that Care, a Leading Disability Employer, and one of California's top companies in volunteering and giving. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us! Our Values: Honest . We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short. Human . We strive to be our authentic selves, listening and communicating effectively, and showing empathy towards others by walking in their shoes. Courageous . We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals. Our Workplace Model: Blue Shield of California is dedicated to making work-life balance a reality. Whether you prefer to work in an office or from home, we understand flexibility is more important than ever. That's why Blue Shield is a hybrid company, offering you the opportunity to decide where you can do your best and most meaningful work. Two ways of working: Hybrid (our default) and office Hybrid - In a business unit approved office a few times per year to 3 days per week, on average Office - In a business unit approved office 4+ days a week, on average. If the role you're applying for is deemed an "Essential Role," the company has determined that the role can only be performed in a Blue Shield office or in the field and would require your to meet the office worker classification. Physical Requirements: Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Due to the current public health emergency in California, Blue Shield employees are almost all working remotely. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day. Please click here for further physical requirement detail. Equal Employment Opportunity: External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.