EDI & Data Exchange Analyst – API & Workflow

Guardian Life; United States; On-site; USD 59,110 - 88,660; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Data Exchange Analyst II to triage and support data exchange with internal teams and external administrators. The role focuses on designing, reviewing, and maintaining EDI workflows and related procedures to ensure accurate data exchange across systems.

The candidate will collaborate with software developers, data engineers, and third-party administrators to implement reliable data pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate implementation strategies for Plan Level,

Qualifications

• Experience resolving procedural gaps in multi-step workflows.
• Experience with Benefit Administration platforms such as Employee Navigator, Workday, Plansource, ADP, Hello Flock, Rippling, Paylocity.
• Strong data manipulation to create 834/CSV outputs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Experience with API connections (HTTP, REST, Web API).
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented and able to build relationships.
• Insurance industry experience preferred; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain internal workflows.
• Provide day-to-day support to EDI Business Process Analysts.
• Coordinate validation of requirements with third-party administrators.
• Troubleshoot data and processing issues for external partners.
• Develop implementation strategies for different EDI/API connections.
• Act as liaison between business and IT.
• Support data delivery per Guardian’s standards.
• Respond to inquiries regarding connections.
• Attend training and participate in team meetings.
• Report system problems.

Skills

Data analysis

API integration

Data manipulation

Cross-functional collab

Communication skills

Problem solving

Insurance knowledge

Education

College degree

Tools

EDI 834

CSV handling

REST API

Job description

Guardian Life is seeking a Data Exchange Analyst II to triage and support data exchange with internal teams and external administrators. The role focuses on designing, reviewing, and maintaining EDI workflows and related procedures to ensure accurate data exchange across systems.

The candidate will collaborate with software developers, data engineers, and third-party administrators to implement reliable data pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate implementation strategies for Plan Level,