Underwriting Database Management Specialist

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 83,280 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance

6 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

5% 401(k) plan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

A regional health insurance provider is seeking an Underwriting Database Management Specialist to support the Underwriting department's data needs. The role includes extracting data, maintaining databases, and developing reports to aid decision-making. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in data analytics. The position offers remote, hybrid, or onsite work options in Kansas or Missouri.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in data analytics, database management, or underwriting systems in health insurance.
• Experience with SQL, VBA, Tableau, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Extract, import, and link data from various sources for underwriting tools.
• Develop reports and dashboards using Excel, Access, and visualization tools.
• Ensure data integrity by auditing and validating datasets.

Skills

Data management

Data visualization

Analytical skills

SQL

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Actuarial Science, Statistics

Tools

SQL

VBA

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our Underwriting team and has an opportunity for an Underwriting Database Management Specialist. This position supports the data needs of the Underwriting department. This role is responsible for extracting, importing, and linking data from various sources, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of underwriting tools, and developing reports to support rating and underwriting decisions. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert on underwriting tools, analyzing software needs, improving reporting capabilities, and driving process improvements.

“This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”

Why Join Us?

· FamilyComes First : Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.

· Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

· Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.

· Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas

· Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community

Compensation

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is looking to add to our Underwriting team and has an opportunity for an Underwriting Database Management Specialist. This position supports the data needs of the Underwriting department. This role is responsible for extracting, importing, and linking data from various sources, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of underwriting tools, and developing reports to support rating and underwriting decisions. The specialist serves as a subject matter expert on underwriting tools, analyzing software needs, improving reporting capabilities, and driving process improvements.

“This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”

Why Join Us?

· FamilyComes First : Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.

· Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

· Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.

· Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas

· Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community

Compensation

$83,280 - $99,000

Exempt Grade 16

· Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you’ll do

· Serve as the subject matter expert for Underwriting and Group Rating data needs, developing reports and dashboards using Excel, Access, and visualization tools.

· Develop and maintain underwriting databases, ensuring accurate data integration, governance, and reporting standards.

· Construct VBA-based applications and process automation tools to improve underwriting workflow efficiency.

· Collaborate with IT on system enhancements, upgrades, and development projects related to underwriting systems.

· Ensure data integrity by auditing, cleaning, and validating datasets to maintain system performance and structural accuracy.

· Develop and maintain custom rating and reporting formats for special underwriting requests.

· Analyze underwriting data trends to provide insights and recommendations for business decisions.

· Support internal training efforts, educating Underwriting and Group Rating teams on data tools, reporting best practices, and statistical methods.

· Stay current on data, visualization, and analytics trends, applying new knowledge to provide advanced solutions.

· Assist in governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate data standards.

What you need

· Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a related field.

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analytics, database management, or underwriting systems in the health insurance industry.

· Experience with SQL, VBA, Tableau, Power BI, or similar reporting tools required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Strong data management and database administration skills (SQL, Access, Oracle, etc.).

· Proficiency in Excel, VBA, and automation tools for underwriting applications.

· Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess and enhance underwriting systems.

· Ability to develop and implement data governance policies to maintain system integrity.

· Effective communication skills to present findings and collaborate across teams.

· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

· Ability to work independently and develop creative solutions for underwriting system improvements.

Bonus if you have

· Background in health insurance rating, actuarial modeling, or underwriting processes is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

·Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package

oIncentive pay program (EPIP)

oHealth/Vision/Dental insurance

o6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers

oFertility/Adoption assistance

o2 weeks paid caregiver leave

o5% 401(k) plan matching

oTuition reimbursement

oHealth & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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