Data Analyst
arkbluecross · Little Rock, AR · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
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Job Summary
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. Incumbent is expected to serve as a coach and mentor with advanced data analytics knowledge.
Requirements
Additional Job Description
EDUCATION
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.
EXPERIENCE
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.
*Though technical in nature, this role regularly involves presenting to employer groups*
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
Analyze Information
Skills
• 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…