Health Analytics Lead Associate (Remote)

Candidates in any of the following locations will be considered:

Charlotte, NC, Nashville, TN, Tampa, FL

As a Senior Analyst in WTW’s Health Analytics community you will contribute to a wide variety of complex measurement across the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will serve as the lead project manager on select projects, interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to significantly grow your health and benefits business acumen as well as your health care data evaluation, project management and client relationship skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry. This role will primarily support clients in the Midwest region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois Missouri).

• Materially contribute to core health and benefits analytics projects involving group medical, prescription drug, dental and disability benefits, plus HR and business metrics for large, complex clients
• Complete the measurement of specialized health management, pharmacy, absence and disability programs and topics and create data visualizations that are easily understood by our clients
• Be a super user of one or more commercially available health care data warehouse tools
• Design, distribute and evaluate data warehouse vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
• Manage implementation of data warehouse solutions and on-going vendor management
• Partner with Consultants to deliver superior project management on select client engagements
• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
• Review analytical work, mentor and develop junior level staff
• Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital

• 3+ years’ experience dealing with the analysis of health and welfare plan data, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm, commercial data warehouse company or reporting function of an insurance company
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
• Desire to mentor/develop more junior staff
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Power BI
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:

  Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

• Leave Benefits:

  Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)

• Retirement Benefits:

  Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.