Workforce Management Analyst II (Remote)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Maryland seeks a Workforce Management Analyst II to forecast call volumes, plan staffing, and develop capacity with business leaders for the Customer Service Center.

You will partner on ad hoc workforce planning requests, build schedules, ensure data integrity, and contribute to service level improvements through analysis and reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into practical staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
• 3 years experience in service center operations or scheduling/forecasting within a call center environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must possess strong statistical and analytical ability and strong organizational skills with a good attention to detail.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is also required.

Responsibilities

• Forecast call volume and resource requirements to meet objectives, including long range capacity and workload, day-of-week and intra-day forecasts.
• Evaluate and analyze all aspects of call volume and staff forecasting and generate weekly schedules to meet service levels.
• Maintain accuracy and data integrity of Scheduling/Forecasting database and related reports.
• Incorporate cyclical events into forecasted weekly, monthly, and annual plans; monitor schedule adherence.
• Participate in Forecasting/Planning meetings; coordinate team activities; assist in disaster recovery; complete special projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree OR 4 years relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Resp & Qualifications

Responsible for performing analysis of historical business data, including past call and transaction volume, projected business trends and events, and other possible drivers of workforce volume to determine future workload trends and plan staffing levels as appropriate for the Customer Service Center. In this role, the Workforce Mgmt Analyst II will partner with business leaders to develop staffing capacity as well as assist with ad hoc workforce planning analysis requests to ensure adequate coverage to meet and exceed customer service standards.

Purpose

Resp & Qualifications

Responsible for performing analysis of historical business data, including past call and transaction volume, projected business trends and events, and other possible drivers of workforce volume to determine future workload trends and plan staffing levels as appropriate for the Customer Service Center. In this role, the Workforce Mgmt Analyst II will partner with business leaders to develop staffing capacity as well as assist with ad hoc workforce planning analysis requests to ensure adequate coverage to meet and exceed customer service standards.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for forecasting call volume and resource requirements necessary to meet objectives, including development of the following: long range capacity and workload requirements, day of week and intra-day call volume forecasts. Responsibilities also include development, analysis and recommendation of appropriate staffing plans identifying optimal work schedules and workload requirements, provide analysis and recommendation for ongoing adjustments and improvements to staff levels, skill groups and capacity plans.
• Evaluate and analyze all aspects of call volume and staff forecasting and generate weekly schedules based on forecasted volumes. Provides effective work schedules for call-handling positions to most efficiently meet service level requirements as defined by management.
• Maintains accuracy and data integrity of Scheduling/Forecasting database including schedule preference and headcount information. Designs, builds, and maintains databases and/or spreadsheets tracking key service statistics. Import data from other database sources as needed to generate reports. Identify and address new and developing scheduling/staffing needs by providing an ongoing review and evaluation of scheduling policies and procedures. Performs regular and ad hoc reporting as required.
• Proactively incorporates cyclical and periodic events into forecasted weekly, monthly, and annual volume and staffing plans, including skills based routing methodology. Monitor and report schedule adherence.
• Participate in scheduled Forecasting / Planning meetings. May be asked to coordinate the activities of other Workforce Management Team members. Assist in carrying out disaster recovery plans when necessary. Complete special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

Qualifications

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience

3 years experience in service center operations or scheduling/forecasting within a call center environment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications including, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must possess strong statistical and analytical ability and strong organizational skills with a good attention to detail.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively is also required.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $53,568 - $106,392

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

Physical Demands

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.