Excellus Health Plan Inc. in
Job Description
The BI Administrator is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, securing, and maintaining Business Intelligence (BI) software environments that drive analytical and data‑driven decision making across the organization. The BI Administrator works closely with project teams, technical teams, data scientists, enterprise data experts, business teams, and external vendors to support organizational decision making through systems that transform disparate data into actionable information. This role will engage in one or more current technologies: Power BI, Power Platform, Databricks, Azure DevOps, Cognos Analytics, SAS, SAS Data Management Studio, R, Python, TIBCO.
Summary Summary: The BI Administrator designs, implements, secures, and maintains BI environments that enable analytical decision making across the organization.
Essential Accountabilities Level I
Installs, configures, administers, and troubleshoots BI software environments to achieve reliable, highly available, well‑performing systems.
Conducts testing, system troubleshooting, performance optimization, and maintenance of BI and analytical platforms.
Monitors system configuration, backups, uptime, and performance.
Provides direct technical support to the BI user community, triages support needs, and engages appropriate personnel when required.
Manages user and system accounts, network rights, and access to BI and related integrated systems.
Creates and maintains documentation, standards, and policies for BI applications and systems.
Researches new and upcoming technology.
Demonstrates high standards of integrity, supporting Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and exemplifying the Lifetime Way.
Maintains a high regard for member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
Returns to regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other functions as assigned by management.
Level II (in addition to Level I Accountabilities)
Serves as a technical expert and mentor to the organization on BI tool administration.
Develops, documents, and enforces policies needed to maintain the integrity of the BI system.
Interfaces with development teams, software vendors, and other parties to ensure the BI system accommodates their needs and makes necessary changes.
Proactively plans for growth, system improvements, upgrades, and related activities.
Defines and leads training seminars, user groups, and other educational activities for the BI user community.
Assists in developing presentations as a technical or subject matter expert.
Identifies and documents best practices and makes recommendations for standards improvements.
Interacts regularly with business area partners at a high level to present recommendations and status updates.
Proactively identifies system risks/issues and provides recommendations.
Level III (in addition to Level II Accountabilities)
Acts as a subject matter expert across a wide range of BI software components, systems, and vendors.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and planning a strategic BI environment across multiple business lines, influencing managers and directors.
Provides long‑term strategy alignment updates, considering technology changes, risks, and impacts across the organization.
Mentors and trains other team members.
Offers the highest level of technical expertise within the team and acts as consultant on complex technical BI issues.
Continuously optimizes enterprise analytics assets, driving change across BI development/administration teams, IT platform teams, and business partners.
Provides leadership with recommendations and status updates through presentations and meetings.
Minimum Qualifications NOTE: We include multiple levels of classification differentiated by demonstrated knowledge, skills, and the ability to manage increasingly independent and/or complex assignments, broader responsibility, additional decision making, and in some cases, becoming a resource to others. In addition to using this differentiated approach to place new hires, it also provides guideposts for employee development and promotional opportunities.
All Levels: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. In lieu of a degree, six (6) cumulative years of experience required.
Prior professional, internship, or co‑op experience in reporting or analytical platforms preferred.
Experience with Business Intelligence, visualization and data science technologies such as Cognos, Power BI, SAS, Databricks, SQL, R, Python.
Understanding of data warehousing and database design using Oracle, Azure SQL, AWS Redshift or other DBMS.
Demonstrated skills in quality principles, root cause analysis, and technical problem solving.
Flexibility to learn and work with a variety of technologies.
Understanding of application delivery, management structures, and reporting procedures.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, across multiple channels.
Level II (in addition to Level I Qualifications)
Intermediate experience in BI and data science technologies, data warehousing, database design involving Cognos, Power BI, SAS, Databricks, SQL, R, Python, Oracle, Azure SQL.
Intermediate experience in operating systems (Windows, Linux) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks).
Intermediate experience in SQL, SAS, Python, PowerShell or other related programming languages.
Intermediate experience in securing data and analytical platforms using Active Directory or application‑based security roles, including role‑based security practices.
Intermediate experience in SDLC and DevOps practices.
Experience in developing training, process documentation, and facilitating presentations.
Master’s degree preferred.
Level III (in addition to Level II Qualifications)
Extensive, advanced experience in BI and data science technologies, data warehousing, database design involving Cognos, Power BI, SAS, Databricks, SQL, R, Python, Oracle, Azure SQL.
Extensive experience in operating systems (Windows, Linux) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks).
Advanced experience in SQL, SAS, Python, PowerShell or other related programming languages.
Extensive experience in securing data and analytical platforms in Azure, AWS or application‑based security roles, including role‑based security practices.
Extensive experience in SDLC and DevOps practices.
Extensive experience in presenting technical information to key stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation and working on a computer.
Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse, and/or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time.
Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or trainings as needed.
Ability to work in a home office for continuous periods of time for business continuity.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Compensation Range(s)
Level I – Min $60,410 Mid $76,300 Max $96,081
Level II – Min $71,880 Mid $100,632 Max $129,384
Level III – Min $87,766 Mid $122,872 Max $157,978
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Summary Summary: The BI Administrator designs, implements, secures, and maintains BI environments that enable analytical decision making across the organization.
Essential Accountabilities Level I
Installs, configures, administers, and troubleshoots BI software environments to achieve reliable, highly available, well‑performing systems.
Conducts testing, system troubleshooting, performance optimization, and maintenance of BI and analytical platforms.
Monitors system configuration, backups, uptime, and performance.
Provides direct technical support to the BI user community, triages support needs, and engages appropriate personnel when required.
Manages user and system accounts, network rights, and access to BI and related integrated systems.
Creates and maintains documentation, standards, and policies for BI applications and systems.
Researches new and upcoming technology.
Demonstrates high standards of integrity, supporting Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and exemplifying the Lifetime Way.
Maintains a high regard for member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
Returns to regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other functions as assigned by management.
Level II (in addition to Level I Accountabilities)
Serves as a technical expert and mentor to the organization on BI tool administration.
Develops, documents, and enforces policies needed to maintain the integrity of the BI system.
Interfaces with development teams, software vendors, and other parties to ensure the BI system accommodates their needs and makes necessary changes.
Proactively plans for growth, system improvements, upgrades, and related activities.
Defines and leads training seminars, user groups, and other educational activities for the BI user community.
Assists in developing presentations as a technical or subject matter expert.
Identifies and documents best practices and makes recommendations for standards improvements.
Interacts regularly with business area partners at a high level to present recommendations and status updates.
Proactively identifies system risks/issues and provides recommendations.
Level III (in addition to Level II Accountabilities)
Acts as a subject matter expert across a wide range of BI software components, systems, and vendors.
Responsible for developing, implementing, and planning a strategic BI environment across multiple business lines, influencing managers and directors.
Provides long‑term strategy alignment updates, considering technology changes, risks, and impacts across the organization.
Mentors and trains other team members.
Offers the highest level of technical expertise within the team and acts as consultant on complex technical BI issues.
Continuously optimizes enterprise analytics assets, driving change across BI development/administration teams, IT platform teams, and business partners.
Provides leadership with recommendations and status updates through presentations and meetings.
Minimum Qualifications NOTE: We include multiple levels of classification differentiated by demonstrated knowledge, skills, and the ability to manage increasingly independent and/or complex assignments, broader responsibility, additional decision making, and in some cases, becoming a resource to others. In addition to using this differentiated approach to place new hires, it also provides guideposts for employee development and promotional opportunities.
All Levels: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. In lieu of a degree, six (6) cumulative years of experience required.
Prior professional, internship, or co‑op experience in reporting or analytical platforms preferred.
Experience with Business Intelligence, visualization and data science technologies such as Cognos, Power BI, SAS, Databricks, SQL, R, Python.
Understanding of data warehousing and database design using Oracle, Azure SQL, AWS Redshift or other DBMS.
Demonstrated skills in quality principles, root cause analysis, and technical problem solving.
Flexibility to learn and work with a variety of technologies.
Understanding of application delivery, management structures, and reporting procedures.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, across multiple channels.
Level II (in addition to Level I Qualifications)
Intermediate experience in BI and data science technologies, data warehousing, database design involving Cognos, Power BI, SAS, Databricks, SQL, R, Python, Oracle, Azure SQL.
Intermediate experience in operating systems (Windows, Linux) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks).
Intermediate experience in SQL, SAS, Python, PowerShell or other related programming languages.
Intermediate experience in securing data and analytical platforms using Active Directory or application‑based security roles, including role‑based security practices.
Intermediate experience in SDLC and DevOps practices.
Experience in developing training, process documentation, and facilitating presentations.
Master’s degree preferred.
Level III (in addition to Level II Qualifications)
Extensive, advanced experience in BI and data science technologies, data warehousing, database design involving Cognos, Power BI, SAS, Databricks, SQL, R, Python, Oracle, Azure SQL.
Extensive experience in operating systems (Windows, Linux) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks).
Advanced experience in SQL, SAS, Python, PowerShell or other related programming languages.
Extensive experience in securing data and analytical platforms in Azure, AWS or application‑based security roles, including role‑based security practices.
Extensive experience in SDLC and DevOps practices.
Extensive experience in presenting technical information to key stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation and working on a computer.
Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse, and/or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time.
Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or trainings as needed.
Ability to work in a home office for continuous periods of time for business continuity.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Compensation Range(s)
Level I – Min $60,410 Mid $76,300 Max $96,081
Level II – Min $71,880 Mid $100,632 Max $129,384
Level III – Min $87,766 Mid $122,872 Max $157,978
The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.
Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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