Principal Actuarial Data Systems Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave and surrogacy support

Tuition reimbursement and career dev.

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is seeking a Principal Actuarial Data Systems Analyst to deliver technical data support and innovative solutions for Actuarial financial data systems and Marts. You will lead in business requirements, data definitions, and financial analyses for plan divisions.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience or 10+ if no degree, with strong SQL, data marts, and cloud skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree; 8+ years experience.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years experience in related field.
• 5+ years SQL development/analysis experience.
• 5+ years’ experience with medical claims and Pharmacy/medical rebate data; Facets is a plus.
• Experience leading project teams; Snowflake and AWS cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop data solutions: data extracts, reports, data marts, and analyses.
• Own full development lifecycle; perform data refreshes, validations, and QA for executive reporting.
• Manage Actuarial Systems Data Marts; ensure auditable granular data for audits.
• Lead cross-functional teams; translate business requirements and validate specs.
• Provide liaison with business areas during development and implementation.
• Mentor peers and junior staff; provide technical leadership.

Skills

SQL Development/Analysis

Project leadership

Snowflake

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Job description

Job Description

Join a team where technology meets strategy. As a Principal Actuarial Data Systems Analyst, you will play a crucial role in delivering technical data support and innovative solutions for Actuarial financial data systems and Marts. You will lead and coordinate work related to the identification of business requirements and deliver solutions to support business areas/functions for implementation of accurate financial data. Additionally, you will lead in the preparation and development of complex trends and financial analyses for Plan divisions.

What You’ll Do

Develop complex decision support data solutions, data extracts, reports, data marts, and/or analysis. Responsible for the entire development life cycle. Performs monthly data refreshes, validations, automations, and quality assurance checks to support executive financial reporting. Manages the Maintenance and optimization of the Actuarial Systems Data Marts. Serve as the lead for multiple application areas, including data definitions, usage and file structure, technical structure of the code and the business rules, and structure of requirements that govern the functionality of the system. Independently analyze business challenges or opportunities; develop recommendations and solutions, implement those solutions, and provide communications on the associated actions, business impacts, and results. Establishes vendor and interdepartmental relationships to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data. Lead in ensuring Financial granular detail data is appropriately auditable, snapshotted, and stored for quarterly and year end audits. Provide analytical support for departmental, divisional, and corporate projects as needed to accomplish their business goals and to ensure the business needs are met. Leads in developing data solutions and/or analysis by providing input to the business requirements and functional specifications, reviewing technical specs (to make sure all business requirements are met), participating in the user acceptance testing process, and attending all meetings required to support the project effort. Coordinate work and provide direction, assistance and training to peers and junior staff members. Provide technical leadership and data expertise to business project teams and non-project related activities for the full understanding and execution of all types of assignments. Plan and serve as a key liaison with business areas during development and implementation. Provide detailed configuration expertise to customers and business partners. This includes verbal, written, and electronic communication, and delivering presentations when needed.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 8+ years of experience in related fields. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

Bonus Points

5+ years of SQL Development/Analysis experience. (Highly preferred) 5+ years’ experience with medical claims, Pharmacy/medical rebate data. (Highly preferred) Facets experience a plus. Experience leading project teams. Experience with Snowflake, AWS cloud environments.

What You’ll Get

The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community. Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work. Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs. Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education. 401k match including an annual company contribution.

Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused. In a Hybrid-Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter. Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

$118,691.00 - $189,906.00.

Skills

Application Implementation, Best Practices Development, Business Process Improvements, Business Requirements, Business Requirements Analysis, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Information Technology Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Management, Technical Architecture

About Us

It’s an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we’re leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or have technical issues that prevent you from completing your application please notify HR at [e-mail]. Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming