Data Actuarial Analyst Senior

Position Purpose

To work with Manager and other Actuarial team members on various projects including data investigation, data extraction, and data layouts. Assist Actuarial team members with data integrity issues.

Accountabilities

• Works with team members to validate assumptions and verifies accuracy of core department reports.
• Maintains a working knowledge of administrative databases, including key definitions, element names, relational structure, as well as significant caveats and coding systems.
• Maintains a working knowledge of core department reports and appropriate application of findings.
• Assists in the leading of teams, sub groups, department projects.
• Actively promotes a work environment that fosters self-directed teams.
• Proactively identifies and addresses data quality issues when they arise and serve on data quality teams.
• Modifies SQL queries and SAS programs (or other fourth generation program languages as required) to operate core department deliverables and ad-hoc analysis under limited supervision of project lead.
• Provides appropriate written and verbal communication to project leads, team members, and manager regarding project status, issue identification and resolution, and analytical results.
• Provides coaching in a one-to-one setting on specific technical or analytical skills as needed.
• Self-manages project tasks through effective and independent work organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, statistics, health care management, business, economics, finance or related field OR four years related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Five years of experience working on collaborative data analysis projects in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding and willingness to use statistical and other CQI tools and techniques in daily work.
• Understanding of relational database design and moderate proficiency of data integration and navigation.
• Excellent technical skills including the ability to learn and understand PC programs and databases.
• Ability to produce tabular and graphical displays of data through PC applications.
• Ability to learn technical concepts and basic 4GL programming and basic Business Intelligence Software (Crystal, Business Objects, Access, etc).
• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well the ability to translate customer needs into the data extraction process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical coding systems; ICD-9, CPT4, NDC, GPI.
• SAS, Business Objects, SQL, Crystal, MS Excel and MS Access reporting experience.
• Desktop publishing, graphing, and pivot table experience.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits

Designed To Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Contact Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.