Contract Python Data Analysis Jobs in Columbia, SC

Summary Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

This position will serve as the primary point of coordination for the Accreditation team’s data and reporting needs. This role will also perform preliminary analysis, including trending, comparisons, identification of anomalies or unexpected results, and work with data owners to resolve questions or discrepancies before the information is provided to the accreditation analysts.

This position is a full-time hybrid (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4101 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29219. This position is eligible for remote work; however, candidates must be within driving distance of the worksite to accommodate occasional on-site business needs.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Serve as the primary point of coordination for accreditation data and reporting needs, partnering with Accreditation Analysts to understand requirements and translated those requirements into clear, complete requests for internal data owners and reporting teams. Manage data and reporting requests from initiation through completion, tracking deliverables, responsible parties, dependencies, and deadlines across multiple accreditation programs and lines of business. Review and validate data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with accreditation requirements before it is provided to the Accreditation Analysts. Perform preliminary analysis of data, including trending and comparisons, to identify missing information, anomalies, unexpected results, or potential data-quality concerns, and coordinate with data owners to resolve identified issues. Maintain a centralized inventory of accreditation data and reporting requirements, including recurring reports, data sources, responsible teams, applicable populations, reporting schedules, required data elements, and delivery requirements.

• Required Education: Bachelor's in a job related field
• Or an additional 4 years job related work experience
• Or an Associate's plus an additional 2 years job related work experience
• Required Work Experience: 2 Years Research and analysis experience.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational, customer service, communications, and analytical skills.
• Ability to use complex mathematical calculations.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Knowledge of relevant computer support systems.
• Knowledge of programming languages across various software platforms, using DB2, SQL, and/or relational databases.
• Ability to analyze data results, determine the source of aberrant statistics, and resolve data issues.

• Strong organizational, customer service, communications, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong data literacy and analytical skills, including the ability to review data critically and determine whether results are complete, internally consistent, and reasonable.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and data interpretation skills, including the ability to recognize patterns, relationships, material variances, and results that may warrant further investigation.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple requests, deliverables, responsible parties, dependencies, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with NCQA.
• 4 Years-Research and analysis experience.

Typical office environment. Some travel between buildings and out of town.

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in our benefits program the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance Service recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy‑related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

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BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full‑time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.

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