Data Scientist II - Employee Benefits

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for analyzing health care cost and utilization data, applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and creating data models. Understanding health care claims, eligibility and pharmacy data and crafting the models to meet client requirements. Will work in concert with team members within the Analytical Services and Data Research and Analytics Departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Interacts with in-house data management personnel regarding aggregation of data and deployment into QlikView application and OLAP cubes.

* Independently analyze data from various health care plans and programs (including but not limited to medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and wellness data).

* Organizes, outlines, prepares and presents reports, executive summaries, data models and/or data analytics related presentations (collaborating with

* The communication team, as necessary).

* Gathers requirements, design experiments, test hypotheses and build models for scenarios that are beneficial to clients and impact vital business processes and decision support.

* Corresponds directly with internal and external clients (and vendors, if needed) on all data analytics related matters, e.g., hypothesis testing and

* Statistical validation. This includes in-person, e-mail, and phone communication.

* Implements appropriate algorithms to discover patterns in data.

* Recommends enhancements to current methods, processes, and algorithms.

* Advises co-workers where appropriate on technical and conceptual issues or questions.

* Provides relevant business metrics tied to value propositions that illuminate action items.

* Presents and explains conclusions in terms that is easy for the business to consume and understand.

* Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

* Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Analytics, Healthcare Administration or Actuarial Science or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in data science modeling (AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Decision Trees, Random Forest, Neural Networks, Supervised/Unsupervised Learning, Forecast in, Predictive Modeling and Clustering)

Three (3) or more years experience in employee benefits/health care analytics

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and ability to assimilate to new programs quickly

Proficient in T-SQL, SQL Server, QlikView (or similar reporting platform), R and/or Python

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High level of creativity

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good organizational skills

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Detail-oriented and ability to work accurately

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Ability to multi-task and easily adjust to change

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines

Is highly customer focused

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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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