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This position is responsible for monitoring and validating data release processes, researching and troubleshooting issues in those processes and resulting files, leading cross-functional teams with stakeholders and technical resources to implement new or revised requirements, searching out and implementing automation opportunities. This Senior Analytics Consultant will be mainly responsible for handling client reporting for the Mercer Health Advantage (MHA) and Custom Care Management Unit (CCMU) arms of the Health Management & Advocacy (HM&A) product line. A Senior Analytics Consultant is expected to create specifications for reports and analysis based on business needs and required or available data elements. -Analyzes complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers. -Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences.

-This role is on a hybrid schedule that requires visibility in a listed HCSC office least three (3) days per week.

-HCSC cannot consider candidates for this role who would require sponsorship by any entity for employment authorization now or at any time in the future (such as H1-B, F-1 OPT/CPT, etc.).

Required Job Qualifications:

Bachelors’ degree and 5 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics

-including one (1) year experience in data analysis and information reporting relating to healthcare data, including pharmacy

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Nine (9) years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics

-including one (1) year experience in data analysis and information reporting relating to healthcare data, including pharmacy

Proficient with software used for data mining, statistical analysis, and data visualization (SAS, SQL, R, SPSS, Qlik, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and Microsoft Excel required, strong understanding of database architecture.

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise, with 3-5 years’ experience in the PBM/Pharmacy/Healthcare industry or related experience.

Demonstrated ability to interpret large data sets with the ability to interpret and solve complex problems.

Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices.

Takes initiative to solve complex problems; takes an “outside –in” perspective to identify innovative solutions.

Knowledge of various software development processes, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, and development, agile methodologies, and tools and technologies.

Create and conduct presentations to inform and influence, with the ability to think laterally and creatively.

Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

May lead functional teams or projects.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

* Analytical Thinking: Anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies; anticipates possible problems and develops contingency plans in advance; notices trends in the industry or marketplace and develops plans to prepare for opportunities or problems; anticipates the consequences of situations and plans accordingly; anticipates how individuals and groups will react to situations information and plans accordingly.

* Technical Skills:  Working knowledge of Alteryx or other flow automation technologies; in-depth knowledge of how Enterprise Data Warehouses function and are implemented; the ability to read and utilize Entity Relationship Diagrams; ability to build out and utilize custom data sources; experience with claims data and large data sets.  2 years of experience in data analysis and information reporting relating to healthcare data.  Python knowledge is a plus.

* Communication for Results: Adapts communication; tailors communication to diverse audiences; reads cues from diverse listeners to assess when and how to change planned communication approach to effectively deliver message; communicates equally effectively at varied organizational levels; understands others' underlying needs, motivations, emotions or concerns and communicates effectively despite the sensitivity of the situation.

* Communication with Others:  Effectively communicate across business areas of varying technical knowledge and clinical knowledge, and be willing to work with external stakeholders to develop requirements and drive innovation; experience speaking to leadership.

* Conceptual Thinking: Sees crucial differences between current situation and things that have happened before; quickly identifies the central or underlying issues in a complex situation.

* Information Seeking: Recognizes and interprets the information problem; establishes a plan of search; conducts the search; evaluates the results, and if necessary, iterates through the process again

* Initiative: Plans work and carries out takes without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

* Openness to Learning: Works to improve the performance of oneself and others by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning/feedback; constructively helps and coaches others in their professional development; exhibits a "can-do" approach and inspires associates to excel; develops a team spirit.

* Results Orientation: Focuses on the desired end results of one's own or one's unit's work; sets challenging goals; focuses effort on the goals, and meets or exceeds them; develops challenging but achievable goals; develops clear goals for meetings and projects; maintains commitment to goals in the face of obstacles and frustrations; finds or creates ways to measure performance against goals; exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal; has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.

* Teamwork: Reinforces team members for their contributions; works for solutions that all team members can support; shares expertise with others; seeks opportunities to work on teams as a means to develop experience and knowledge; provides assistance, information, or other support to others, to build or maintain relationships with them.

* Thoroughness: Double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work; provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it; carefully monitors the details and quality of own and others' work; expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly, or precisely; completes all work according to procedures and standards.

* Understanding Environment: Demonstrates awareness of general goals and makes requests or decisions to support this awareness; knows how to use the formal and informal systems to get things done.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.