Underwriting & Actuarial Data Analyst I

hmsacareers; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

hmsacareers in Honolulu, HI seeks a data analytics professional to manage data sources, perform analyses, and develop reporting tools. You will document methodologies, ensure data quality, and support stakeholders with reproducible results.

The role requires strong communication, data visualization skills, and experience with dashboards, OLAP, SQL, and analytics software. Hybrid work arrangement is offered with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of data (types, content reliability, etc.).
• Strong problem solving and data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong understanding/use of dashboards, data visualization tools, and advanced and custom graphics.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with OLAP tools and databases.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following: SQL, R or SAS/SPSS

Responsibilities

• Data Management: Reviews data sources and preps needed data; Identifies existing and new data sources; Preps data for use in analysis and ensures completeness/accuracy for reporting.
• Analytics and Technical Acumen: Performs analysis, applies statistical methods, documents process and data sources/tools used; defines framework and validates reproducibility.
• Analytics/Reporting Tool Development & Training: Develops and supports analytics/reporting tools for internal/external customers; defines milestones and provides customer training.
• Effective Communication: Prepares and presents findings suitable for the audience; documents analysis and recommendations; supports data-driven decision making.
• Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Data management

Analytics

Reporting

Communication

Dashboarding

SQL

R/SAS

Excel

OLAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OLAP tools

SQL

R/SAS/SPSS

Job description

1. Data Management:
   
   • Reviews data sources and preps needed data.
     
     • Identifies existing and new data sources.
     • Performs data prototyping, if necessary, to agree what data can/not be used.
     • Preps data for use in analysis, goes back to source if problems are found, and identifies other options/alternatives if problems cannot be resolved.
     • Performs review of data to ensure completeness/accuracy/timeliness for the purpose of the analysis.
     • Maintains tables that are necessary for department or corporate reporting.
     • Ensures existing, approved, corporate tools used can accept/integrate the data.
2. Analytics and Technical Acumen:
   
   • Performs required analysis, applies accepted statistical methodologies where applicable, and documents the process that was followed, and data sources/tools used.
     
     • Determines what kind of analytics will be performed (descriptive, predictive, prescriptive) and defines/documents overall framework.
     • Understands various internal and external data sources available; uses expertise to utilize the most appropriate data source.
     • Utilizes appropriate tools to load, integrate, and analyze data.
     • Conducts analysis and documents findings, identifies unexpected anomalies and root cause (if possible) and determines if analysis can continue, identifies alternatives if anomalies cannot be resolved.
     • Ensures reproducibility of outcomes.
     • Documents entire analysis process, including business problem, data sources, methods and tools used, project reference, and outcomes.
     • Implements pre-emptive actions, where possible.
3. Analytics/Reporting Tool Development & Training:
   
   • Participates in the development and delivery of analytics/reporting tools for internal and external customers.
     
     • Types of projects include the development and or maintenance of self-service reporting tools and regular or ad hoc reporting.
     • Applies a whole company perspective, draws upon previous knowledge and experience, and -- where necessary -- research new/other approaches to identify and agree upon objectives, approach, and success measures.
     • Defines delivery milestones and negotiates timeframes, monitors progress and periodically notifies customer of status.
     • Provides training to customers on new tools/reporting capabilities
4. Effective Communication:
   
   • Prepare/present findings that are informative and audience appropriate.
     
     • Reviews findings and outcomes with customer, ensures business problem/objectives have been met, and prepares documentation of the analysis.
     • Where necessary, manage divergent views in the audience and advises the internal/external customer on any recommendations or options that will facilitate data and analysis driven decision making.
     • Prepares a presentation of the analysis, process followed and reviews it with the customer to ensure the results are audience appropriate.
5. Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

#LI-Hybrid

1. Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
2. Strong oral and written communicate skills.
3. Strong understanding of data (types, content reliability, etc.).
4. Strong problem solving and data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
5. Strong understanding/use of dashboards, data visualization tools, and advanced and custom graphics.
6. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
7. Proficiency with OLAP tools and databases.
8. Knowledge of one or more of the following: SQL, R or SAS/SPSS