Senior Analytics Consultant – Benefits Analytics

Jobtailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Minnesota) seeks an experienced Analytics Lead to drive healthcare cost and workforce analytics. You will translate business needs into models and reporting solutions, building scalable dashboards and data models.

The role emphasizes governance, data integrity, and communication of insights to executives. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in healthcare analytics, proficiency in SQL/SAS and BI tools, and experience with HR/workforce data.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Analytics experience or equivalent demonstrated through work/education.
• Bachelor’s degree in analytics, finance, healthcare, actuarial science, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years in healthcare analytics, financial modeling, reporting, or related discipline.
• Strong SQL, SAS, and BI tool proficiency (Tableau/Power BI).
• Experience building dashboards with large, complex datasets and HR/benefits analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytics across benefits, healthcare costs, and workforce data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Translate business needs into analytical frameworks, models, and reporting solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable dashboards, reports, and data models.
• Support benefits strategy through financial modeling, cost projections, ROI analyses, and vendor performance assessments.
• Analyze data from HR systems, vendors, and third-party sources for cost management and workforce insights.
• Analyze industry benchmarks and market trends for forward-looking insights.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Sourcing, Risk, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences, translating data into business impact.
• Ensure data integrity, governance, documentation, and compliance with risk and control standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytics processes, tools, automation, and reporting.
• Lead or contribute to analytics initiatives, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Tableau

Power BI

Fabric

Python

R

Alteryx

Power Automate

AI Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Finance, Healthcare, Actuarial Science, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Fabric

Job description

• Lead complex analytics across benefits, healthcare costs, and workforce data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions
• Translate business, regulatory, and operational needs into analytical frameworks, models, and reporting solutions
• Design, build, and maintain scalable dashboards, reports, and data models
• Support benefits strategy through financial modeling, cost projections, ROI analyses, vendor performance assessments, and RFP analytics
• Analyze data from HR systems, vendors, and third-party sources to identify cost management and workforce insights
• Analyze industry benchmarks and market trends to provide forward-looking insights
• Partner with HR, Finance, Sourcing, Risk, and external stakeholders
• Communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences, translating data into business impact
• Ensure data integrity, governance, documentation, and compliance with risk and control standards
• Drive continuous improvement in analytics processes, tools, automation, and reporting
• Lead or contribute to analytics initiatives, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination

Requirements

• 4+ years of Analytics experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Finance, Healthcare, Actuarial Science, or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, financial modeling, reporting, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in SQL, SAS, and data visualization/BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Fabric
• Experience building dashboards and working with large, complex datasets
• Understanding of data structures such as Workday and HRIS
• Experience in HR, Benefits, or Finance analytics
• Knowledge of healthcare cost drivers, claims data, workforce analytics, and employee benefits programs
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and deliver actionable insights
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a consultative approach
• Experience leading projects or mentoring others
• Familiarity with Python, R, Alteryx, Power Automate, or AI tools
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• This position does not offer visa sponsorship
• This position does not offer relocation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in healthcare analytics, financial modeling, and data visualization, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights. Proficient in managing analytics projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Healthcare Analytics
• Financial Modeling
• SQL Proficiency
• Data Visualization
• Dashboard Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Analytics Experience
• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Cost Projections
• ROI Analysis
• Vendor Performance Assessment
• Data Integrity
• Data Governance
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Frameworks

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Consultative Approach
• Attention to Detail
• Project Leadership
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Costs
• Workforce Data
• Employee Benefits Programs
• Claims Data
• HR Analytics
• Data Structures
• Market Trends
• Risk and Control Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• SQL
• SAS
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Fabric
• Python
• R
• Alteryx
• Power Automate
• AI Tools