Principal Actuarial Data Systems Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Principal Actuarial Data Systems Analyst to lead technical data support for Actuarial financial data systems and data marts. You will define business requirements, develop complex trends and financial analyses, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to implement robust data solutions.

The role emphasizes leading data definitions, testing, and documentation, with a focus on auditable financial detail and quarterly/year-end reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (or 10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree).
• 8+ years of experience in actuarial data or related fields preferred.
• Experience with data marts, data extracts, and complex data analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex decision support data solutions, data extracts, reports, data marts, and/or analysis across the full development life cycle.
• Perform monthly data refreshes, validations, automations, and QA checks for executive financial reporting.
• Lead maintenance and optimization of Actuarial Systems Data Marts and ensure data audibility for audits.
• Coordinate across application areas to define data requirements and translate into technical specs and business rules.

Skills

SQL Development/Analysis

Data Systems

Financial data

Leadership

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Snowflake

AWS cloud environments

Facets

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.
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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

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$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