National Analytics Consultant - Benefits Data & Insights

Insurance Office of America; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Career growth opportunities

Respectful culture

Job summary

Insurance Office of America (IOA) is seeking a National Analytic Consultant – Employee Benefits to lead analytics on a national scale. You will gather, analyze, and interpret underwriting, claims, and financial data to guide client strategies and renewals, supporting pricing decisions and funding analyses.

You will collaborate with Senior Analytic Consultants, Producers, and Benefits teams to deliver data‑driven insights, enhance client outcomes, and promote operational excellence while aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of underwriting, manual rating methodologies, funding arrangements, healthcare pricing tools, and financial risk assessment principles.
• Understanding of experience rating, claim cost projections, and data‑driven financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and consultative solution‑development skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Data Analytics & Interpretation: Gather, analyze, and interpret underwriting, claims, financial, and benefits data to support client strategy and decision‑making.
• Underwriting Support: Evaluate underwriting data and develop recommendations to support carrier pricing, negotiations, and funding analyses.
• Client Consulting: Deliver data‑driven insights that help clients understand risks, trends, opportunities, and program performance.
• Sales Support: Partner with Producers and Benefits teams by providing analytical support for renewals, presentations, prospecting, and business development initiatives.
• Reporting & Presentation Development: Create reports, dashboards, financial exhibits, and presentations that communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Analytics Process Management: Develop and maintain analytics methodologies, reporting standards, and best practices to improve consistency and results.
• Technology Optimization: Utilize and evaluate analytics, reporting, and business intelligence tools to enhance client outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze trends, benchmarking data, and financial metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and improved performance.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, analytical capabilities, and service delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Senior Analytic Consultants, Producers, Account Teams, carriers, and internal stakeholders to support client objectives.
• Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication regarding analytical findings, recommendations, and client activities.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Provide analytical guidance and support team development through knowledge sharing and subject matter expertise.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain knowledge of underwriting methodologies, funding arrangements, analytics tools, market trends, and industry best practices.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards, and established analytical procedures.
• Champion IOA Values: Demonstrate integrity, leadership, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Consultative approach

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

MS Office (Excel)

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Insurance Office of America (IOA) is seeking a National Analytic Consultant – Employee Benefits to lead analytics on a national scale. You will gather, analyze, and interpret underwriting, claims, and financial data to guide client strategies and renewals, supporting pricing decisions and funding analyses.

You will collaborate with Senior Analytic Consultants, Producers, and Benefits teams to deliver data‑driven insights, enhance client outcomes, and promote operational excellence while aligning