Job Description
Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Medicare Stars Strategy Work Shift: Day Job Category: General Operations Help move health care into the future. At Banner Plans & Networks we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today. Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader that integrates Medicare and private health plans. Our main goal is to reduce healthcare costs while keeping our members in optimal health. BPN is known for its innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to healthcare. We offer diverse career opportunities, from entry-level to leadership positions, and extend our innovation to employment settings by including remote and hybrid opportunities. The Director of Medicare STARS Analytics & Reporting serves as a strategic leader responsible for ensuring the complete, accurate, and timely submission of Medicare Part C and Part D data. Each day involves overseeing the development, maintenance, and governance of reporting and analytical tools that provide clear visibility into Stars performance and support operational and strategic decision making across the organization. In this role, you will guide a high performing analytics team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth while advancing the organization’s predictive modeling and analytic capabilities. As a key leader within the STARS organization, you will collaborate closely with cross functional partners, translating complex data into actionable insights that drive sustained Stars performance and quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities & Experience Lead and mentor a team of 2 data analysts, overseeing the development of standardized and ad hoc reporting to drive insights and support strategic decision-making. Train and support staff in the use of Power BI and other industry-standard tools for data modeling and visualization. Leverage deep expertise in the Medicare Star Ratings program, including technical specifications, cut points, and performance metrics, to guide analytics and improvement initiatives. Develop, maintain, and enhance predictive modeling tools that incorporate current performance data, predictive analytics packages, and Star Ratings methodologies. Serve as a strategic advisor on the BMA Stars team, contributing to performance improvement activities and cross-functional collaboration with IT, analytics, and clinical teams. Position Details Job Type: Full-time, Salaried (Exempt from Overtime) Work Arrangement: Hybrid Remote – Must reside and work within the State of Arizona Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday during standard business hours Flexibility Required: Occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends, especially during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) If this role sounds like the one for you, Apply today! Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package. Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs. Position Summary This position provides leadership in the development, deployment, and optimization of advanced analytics that support Banner Health Plan performance within the assigned scope of influence. This position is responsible to lead a team of data scientists and analysts to build analytical tools, data models, and advanced predictive and prescriptive products that improve provider performance, care management and care coordination, and health plan operations. This person will work within a large, complex ecosystem of data sets, IT systems, and data visualization platforms to deliver products to a variety of audiences. Leading through a combination of direct reports and by influence, this role contributes to Banner Health Plan's strategic planning efforts. This person is well-versed in data science landscape, and shares opportunities and insights regarding how Banner Health Plan can be