Job Overview
Location
Work at Home - Nebraska
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Analyst
Date Posted
April 8, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Medical Economist/Health Data Analyst at Nebraska Blue Cross and Blue Shield, you will serve as an analytical subject matter expert on a collaborative Data Analytics team, delivering health data analytics and informatics to support strategic decision-making and value-based care initiatives for members, providers, employer groups, and leadership.
- • Day to day, you will extract, prepare, analyze, and interpret healthcare data using advanced SQL, Python, R, and BI tools; develop and maintain predictive models and utilization trend analyses; lead economic modeling and cost-effectiveness studies; partner with stakeholders to analyze provider payment methodologies and care management analytics; mentor junior analysts; and present actionable insights to internal and external audiences through compelling data storytelling.
- • You will join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Nebraskans, where your work directly contributes to optimizing business processes, enhancing customer experiences, and advancing value-based care in a rapidly evolving healthcare industry.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in healthcare economics, advanced analytics, and health insurance operations while gaining leadership experience in mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights—positioning you for growth into senior analytics or healthcare strategy roles.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Health Care Management, or related field (Master’s preferred) and 5+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, medical economics, or actuarial analysis.
- • Advanced technical skills in SQL, Python, R, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Power BI (DAX, Power Query), Azure Data Factory, dbt, PySpark/Spark SQL, and Git for version control.
- • Demonstrated expertise in healthcare domain knowledge including claims data, provider reimbursement models, value-based care, HEDIS/STARS metrics, cost-effectiveness analysis, risk adjustment, forecasting, and HIPAA-compliant data governance.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Hybrid work flexibility with remote options and 2–3 days per week in the Omaha, NE office (for candidates within driving distance), plus occasional travel eligibility for approved states (FL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, TX).
- • Opportunity to work on impactful, mission-driven projects that directly influence healthcare strategy, value-based care initiatives, and member well-being at a trusted nonprofit health insurer.
- • Access to professional development through mentoring junior analysts, leading knowledge-sharing activities, and participating in the Data Integration Community of Practice to grow technical and leadership skills.
Skills & Technologies
About Nebraska Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Nebraska Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a member-owned nonprofit health insurer headquartered in Omaha, providing medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and supplemental coverage to individuals, families, and employers statewide. Founded in 1939, the company administers self-funded plans, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid products, operating a statewide provider network of hospitals, physicians, and specialists. It also offers health-management programs, wellness incentives, and digital tools to improve care quality and affordability for more than 750,000 members.
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