Sr Analyst - Benefit Administration

With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.

Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p>Responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of programs and strategies to support the goals of the division. Administering and communicating benefit programs at the corporate level. Obtain and analyze program specifications to develop contract language, proposal summaries and benefit comparisons relating to national accounts. Evaluating existing benefit programs and proposing changes, as well as developing new programs. Assist in the coordination of new group implementations and maintenance. Organizing and coordinate activities related to Request for Proposal (RFP) and Performance Guarantees. Coordinate projects for senior management of division.</p>
Responsibilities: Responsibility to coordinate the development and implementation of programs and strategies to improve organizational processes and service. Provide technical and analytical support to specific departmental initiatives such as process improvement, ad-hoc reporting, database maintenance, regulatory compliance, data modeling, documentation, proposal development, etc.<br /> <ul> <li>Develop and improve work flows and business processes within defined areas to improve customer service and&nbsp;improve overall quality and cost efficiency.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify and/or analyze business problems and devise procedures for solutions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Effectively lead projects, teams or workgroups in order to produce desired results.&nbsp;</li> <li>Document and communicate project concepts, milestones and results.&nbsp;</li> <li>Recommend and assist with implementing existing and new policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assure that corporate compliance is communicated, implemented and monitored on an ongoing basis.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in systems testing, develop procedures/controls and provide recommendations for ongoing improvement of the updated process.</li> <li>Assist internal and external entities through inquiry response, supplying information and training. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with related business partners.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Four (4) to seven (7) years&rsquo; experience in related field.&nbsp;</li> <li>Leadership and/or analyst experience required with demonstrated experience in operational analysis, data analysis, and problem resolution type projects and activities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to plan, organize, and control projects.&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to lead and contribute to related projects.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software and related PC or mainframe applications.&nbsp;</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> </ul>