Data Analyst (Employee Benefits)

Job description

**Hybrid Role** **Overview** GBS Benefits, Inc. is the leader in experience, innovation, and services when it comes to customizing the employee benefits offerings for our clients. GBS Benefits has created a culture of respect, trust, hard work and fun. When you love your job and the people around you, remarkable things can happen. We carry great excitement in our work, knowing that we have a tremendous positive impact on the larger scale. We partner with over 1,000 companies in building and protecting their dreams and visions. We invite you to investigate this job opportunity at GBS. This job description will not be all inclusive but is intended to give you a road map and an overview. Come make a difference with us! **Description** The Data Analyst supports GBS consultants and brokers in delivering timely, accurate analytics and decision support information to clients in a dynamic environment. This position is strategic and technical and vital to the success and focus of our mission to deliver unparalleled advice and service to our clients. The successful candidate will work well in a team-based, service-minded environment. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be driven to succeed. Actively assists brokers and consultants. Exhibits a high level of maturity and professionalism in all business interactions. **Duties & Responsibilities** · Manages data, prepares and peers reviews reports, performs ad-hoc analysis, and provides assistance with rate decisions · Participates in self-funded and fully insured quoting processes for employers of various sizes and industries · Work closely with carrier partners to gather employer benefit options and pricing · Gathers benefit options from carriers to prepare illustrations and provide comparisons for various product lines such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverages · Understands and utilizes company specific software systems · Possesses/acquires knowledge of the local healthcare marketplace, carriers, TPAs, PBMs. · Assists with team projects and initiatives · Other duties as assigned **Preferred Skills and Experience** · Bachelor’s degree preferred in a data-related field – such as actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, economics, finance, or computer science. · Strong ability to leverage industry knowledge, analytical thinking, and technical data skills to analyze data and respond to client questions · Experience with a PC and proficiency in MS Excel is required · Expert ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with decision makers within the company, external clients, and peers · Strong relationship building skills, including the capacity to leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization · Expert ability to work under demanding time constraints and expectations · Expert ability to work in a team setting and learn new skills quickly · Experience developing creative solutions in response to changing healthcare landscape Proficient in prioritizing and handling multiple tasks throughout the day **Working Conditions / Essential Functions:** This position enjoys the benefit of working in a newly constructed and beautiful open-concept office building. Our facility is state of the art with common areas, stand-up workstations, beautiful views, an amazing lunchroom and wonderful amenities. Employees are provided with modern ergonomically proven workspaces. Daily work includes computer interfacing, data entry, communications (electronic and physical), movement throughout the office, attending meetings, etc. Physical demands include the ability to lift and move objects (typically 0 - 10 lbs), visually monitor information/data on a computer screen, The working environment described above provides a detailed representation of what employees might encounter in the workplace while performing the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job. This job description is not designed to cover every scenario or an all-inclusive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other assigned duties may be added or expected from the company.