Great Benefits! 
On-site fitness & daycare facilities 
Flexible Hours 
2008 Bonus Plan with 20% target 
To apply, go on-line at 
bluecrossmn.com/public/careers

Job Summary: 
This position manages complex data and 
information to provide meaningful results which 
influence strategic decision-making at Blue 
Cross. The incumbent works independently and 
guides teams which initiate, plan, and lead 
analysis from conceptual development to program 
implementation. Responsibilities include data 
management, data analysis, and the application 
of statistical techniques to evaluate program 
effectiveness, identify success factors and 
improvement opportunities, suggest potential 
solutions, and help business owners set 
strategic directions. 

Accountabilities: 
1) Leads team(s) to develop measurement plans, 
analyze data, and report results on health care 
utilization, expenditures, outcomes, and 
benchmarks. 
2) Formulates strategic recommendations and 
present findings to management and external 
clients. 
3) Conducts statistical and health-economic 
analysis of projects relating to clinical 
quality, disease management, and provider 
network projects. 
4) Develops methods and integrate tools (e.g., 
ACGs and ETGs) which adjust for current health 
status and predict future healthcare utilization 
and costs. 
5) Serves as a measurement consultant who can 
explain complex measurement techniques and 
results in layman's terms. 
6) Develops project plans, provide direction to 
project teams, and coordinate project 
activities. 
7) Assists co-workers in using data/information 
in new and innovative ways. 

Required Qualifications: 
1) Bachelor degree in Epidemiology, Health 
Services Research, Social Sciences, Statistics 
or related field, and 5 years of healthcare 
analyst experience. 
2) Within the 5 years of experience, you must 
have 3 years experience in analyzing and 
modeling clinical data involving outcomes and 
utilization, using various statistical software 
and computer programming (SAS, Visual Basic, 
DB2, Oracle, etc.) 

PLEASE NOTE: 
Your on-line required cover letter AND resume 
must clearly address how you meet the ''Required 
Qualifications'' as stated above. If not clearly 
stated in your cover letter AND resume, your 
credentials will not be forwarded to the hiring 
manager for consideration. 

Preferred Qualifications: (Any combination of 
these will enhance your candidacy) 
1.) Extensive working knowledge of clinical data 
quality measurements in a health plan setting 
such as HEDIS specification and Pay-for-
Performance concepts preferred. 
2.) Proficiency in Microsoft software 
applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, 
Access. 
3.) Demonstrated ability to design, evaluate and 
interpret complex data sets. 
4.) Strong analytic and problem solving skills 
5.) Excellent written and verbal communication 
skills and with an ability to interpret and 
communicate analytical information to both 
individuals and groups in a clear and concise 
manner 
6.) Demonstrated ability to present complex 
technical information to non-technical audiences 
and to senior decision-makers 
7.) Demonstrated ability to work effectively 
both independently and in a team setting with 
individuals having diverse professional 
backgrounds including business, technical and/or 
clinical. 
8.) Knowledge of managed care and health care 
claims preferred. 
9.) Master degree would be a plus