**Job Description** IT is different here. Our work as technology specialists pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in health care. You will build solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. Driven by the importance of their work, our team members innovate to elevate. We’re encouraged to be curious, collaborate, and turn ideas into solutions that can make health care better for all. In this role you will be responsible for providing enterprise/divisional thought leadership on data visualization and analytic report development. This includes supporting/monitoring the team development and application of visualization best practices, and providing development and consultative services to data viz users across the organization. Lead the creation, maintenance and communication of data visualization governance and development standards to continuously and proactively improve the quality of solution development and efficiency of processes across the enterprise. If you are ready to make a career out of making a difference, then you are the person for this team. **What You Will Do** + Perform the role of thought leader and chief architect for data visualization based analytic solutions + In person engagement with external customers on a rolling quarterly basis + Analyze complex business problems or opportunities and prepare detailed specifications from which objects will be written + Act as a technical resource for the team; provide assistance on system issues, work processes and procedures + Independently perform all necessary discovery and fact finding to fully understand and execute all assignments + Identify best practices, communicate and implement these practices to the department. + Work closely with Data & Analytics leadership to affect tactical and strategic decisions regarding the use of Tableau and data visualization + Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to junior team members by guiding them on development best practices + Design and architect high performance data visualization solutions to enable delivery analytic value and ensure they are maintainable and scalable as business needs dictate + Facilitate cross-functional problem solving sessions to arrive at optimal solutions accounting for stakeholder needs to ensure successful project delivery. + Provide team status in various projects, escalate issues as needed, access and communicate risks to the development schedule and project to represent the VizTeam& interests in cross-functional project teams and ensure project success. + Create, maintain, and enforce data visualization governance and development standards to continuously and proactively improve the quality of solution development and efficiency of processes across the enterprise. + Assist management with employee development initiatives, including training. + Provide direction and assistance to junior staff members. **What You Bring** + Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) + 8+ years of experience in related field. + In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. + SQL Proficiency + Healthcare Industry Experience + Desire to make an impact + Curiosity and commitment to solve problems + Comfortability engaging directly with customers including leadership at the Sr. Manager level and above **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $105,600.00 - $191,800.00 **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming