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# Data Analyst

- **Company:** Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- **Location:** Little Rock, AR, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Validation, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Database Queries, R (Programming Language), IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, MySQL, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Data Processing, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=946fdbe11cb634f5

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Math, Business, Data Science/Informatics, Actuarial Science, Healthcare Management, or other related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years' health-related, non-clerical experience with an insurance, managed care, or healthcare technology-related organization will be considered., Minimum three (3) years' data analytics experience, which includes data extraction, data manipulation, repository building and data interpretation. OR applicable Masters in related field with minimum one (1) years' data analytics experience.

Experience with rational database i.e. SAS, SQL, AQT and MS Windows based query software.

Experience with the application of data management and analysis tools including but not limited to MS Access, SAS, R, S+, SQL, or Cognos preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Process Information

Deductive Reasoning

Category Flexibility

Case-Based Reasoning

Problem Solving

Report Creation

Report Processing

Report Presentations

Objectives Oriented

Strategic Approach

Critical Thinking

Organizing

Prioritization

Planning Activities

MySQL

IBM Cognos Impromptu

Mathematical Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Interpersonal Communication

Applied Research

External Communication

Sound Judgment

Decision Making

Written Expression

Written Comprehension

Information Collection, * Analytical Decision Making * Analytical Problem Solving * Collaborative Communications * Critical Reasoning * Critical Thinking * Cross-Functional Communications * Cross-Functional Planning * Data Analysis * Database Queries * Data Management * Deductive Reasoning * IBM Cognos Impromptu * Information Interpretation * Management Techniques * Mathematical Reasoning * MySQL Database Administration * Object Classification * Problem Sensitivity * Researching * Security Awareness * Sound Judgment * Strategic Planning * Written Communication, 2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.

## Description

This position provides critical support for the quality, validity and integrity of confidential data to use in decision making and organizational efficiency improvement initiatives. The Data Analyst retrieves, analyzes and summarizes business, medical, operations, financial, sales, customer and/or economic data in order to develop competitive and business intelligence, to optimize effectiveness and/or predict business outcomes. Incumbent identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns and prepares ongoing reports and data visualizations in order to support business decisions., * Consults with users or decision makers to identify data sources, required data elements, and/or data validation standards. * Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed to develop statistics and design methodologies to be used for decision making and new business initiatives. * Interprets data to identify business trends, conduct root cause analysis of business problems, and suggest areas for process improvement. * Manages and uses ad-hoc report requests and findings to develop reporting processes. * Serves on special projects.


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