Analytics User Support - Watson Health

IntroductionWork independently and collaboratively as part of a team that delivers healthcare analytics and consulting services to large U.S. based employer and health plan clients. Responsible for task leadership and sub-task management on small to mid-size projects and proposals.Your Role and Responsibilities+ Runs, analyzes and executes analytic methods using IBM Watson Health's proprietary database to support client actions and decision-making using basic skills in statistics and database management.+ Designs analytic projects including estimating effort.+ Assists with the final development, documentation (and potentially presentation) of analytical results to U.S. team and/or client.+ Completes quality assignments on time and manages sub-tasks within budget.+ Produces standard report packages on an ongoing basis to support client needs.+ Displays an understanding of healthcare and claims data+ Handles user questions independently (e.g., client inquiries, requests for ad hoc reporting assistance, miscellaneous research, advice on analytic methods and training) as well as communicates with the U.S. team and client end users.+ Conducts thorough self-review of all work as well as peer reviews.+ Mentors junior staff and fosters teamwork.Required Technical and Professional Expertise+ 2-3 years work experience in the healthcare industry (quantitative or consulting) which includes experience in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word)+ Strong analytical skills and basic skills in basic statistical analysis.+ Demonstrated ability to understand industry issues and problems, relate them to clients' needs, and propose appropriate solutions.+ Demonstrated ability to convey complex ideas in an easily understood manner through written or verbal communications.+ Strong project management skills.+ Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong presentation and time-management skills.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ 3-5 years work experience in the healthcare industry (quantitative or consulting)+ Demonstrated capability to use a programming language to query big data+ Has experience and knowledge of U.S. healthcare system+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Applied Mathematics), or equivalent education and experience.About Business UnitIBM's Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM's Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments-with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.