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The incumbent provides analysis in the development and support of projects and data analysis. Determines how decision support systems will provide information required to make effective business decisions; translates requirements into applications that employ appropriate decision support and reporting tools. Recommends innovative approaches to analytical investigations. Performs modeling of data sources and flows, works with data management staff to define an operational framework that will define, develop and implement policies and security frameworks to ensure precise and secure delivery of knowledge and information.\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop and foster internal relationships across the corporation. Provide analytic and consultative support to a broad spectrum of internal customer areas and external business partners.\nMentor colleagues with less experience on both the technical and business aspects of project and consultative work.\nDetermine how decision support systems will provide information required to make effective business decisions, translate requirements into applications that employ appropriate decision support and reporting tools. Use broad experience and technical knowledge to propose solutions to complex business problems. Take the lead in driving the implementation of the recommended solutions. \nTake the lead in defining issues and ideas to be studied as well as the approach (methodological and technical) to be used in addressing studies and projects. Create and/or develop new methods of analysis, database design and performance measurement or, in some cases, adaptation of existing solutions to new areas. \nPerform modeling of data sources and flows, work with data management staff to define an operational framework that will define, develop and implement policies and security frameworks to ensure precise and secure deliver of knowledge and information.\nProvide assistance and, depending on skill and experience, lead with interpretation of raw data, statistical results or otherwise compiled information, identify follow-up action items and prepare or assist in the preparation of written reports and/or oral presentation of findings to internal and external audiences, customer managers, clinical staff, compliance agencies, group accounts, providers, agent plans, and brokers.\nDevelop and maintain moderate-to extremely-complex computer programs using 4GL programming languages (such as SAS, R, SQL) and other database technology (DB2, Teradata, and Oracle).\nOther duties as assigned or requested.\nEDUCATION\nRequired\nBachelor's Degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field\nSubstitutions\nNone\nPreferred\nMaster's Degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field\nEXPERIENCE\nRequired\n7 years of relevant, progressive experience in the area of specialization, including experience in leading projects of varying size and complexity (exempted experience requirement effective August 2016)\nPreferred\nExperience and demonstrated proficiency as a Decision Support Analyst or equivalent training and experience in a business or clinical environment with direct responsibility for applying technology\nSKILLS\nStrong technical skills in the mainframe, PC and Internet-based technologies to be effective and must be comfortable and proficient using large and complex databases\nStrong skills using various third-party office and report generation products such as Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Cognos, and Enterprise Guide.\nStrong communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting findings and offering recommendations to senior management\nLanguage (Other than English):\nNone\nTravel Requirement:\n0% - 25%\nPHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS\nPosition Type\nOffice-based\nTeaches / trains others regularly\nOccasionally\nTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site\nOccasionally\nWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)\nNever\nPhysical work site required\nYes\nLifting: up to 10 pounds\nConstantly\nLifting: 10 to 25 pounds\nOccasionally\nLifting: 25 to 50 pounds\nNever\nDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.\nCompliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.\nAs a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. \nFurthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. 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