SHPS is a leading, independent provider of integrated health solutions that improve personal health and reduce spending. By integrating traditional health management and benefits administration services, SHPS delivers people-centric solutions that empower individuals to make wise healthcare choices. It serves large and mid-sized employers, government agencies, and third-party administrators through the company's Carewise Health, Landacorp, and SHPS brands. Visit www.carewisehealth.com

Data Analyst

This position supports the specialized file transaction functions within the Government Operations team by acting as a liaison between Operations, Information Technology, and external clients.

This position requires an individual who has proven knowledge of file specifications, data transmissions, and client specific plans and products. This individual is expected to present a professional appearance and demeanor, as some external client contact is required.

- Implementation of data specifications, transmission setup, and ongoing maintenance.
Provide technical guidance and data solutions to internal and external partners.
- Manage the implementation, testing and overall quality of data feeds and specifications prior to moving to production.
- Work with partners and production services to ensure data security and transmission methodologies are established for feed automation.
- Manage, track, report, and communicate statistical and data integrity issues.
- Research, analyze, and trend data information for quality in order to proactively identify data issues, process gaps, and data flow improvements.
- Evaluate, interpret and analyze data and business processes.
- Develop business requirements
- Document workflows
- Communicate business directives, goals and needs to the IT team and serve as interface between Operations and IT group.
- Develop recommendations and alternatives for management review and presentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve development and functional issues.
- Participate in client conference calls and meetings (internal and external).
- Assist with special tasks/projects as needed and/or assigned by the Director.
- All other duties as assigned

Requirements
- 3+ years experience with payroll feeds and file transmissions
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent PC skills
- Strong client facing interpersonal relationship skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access
- Previous experience with SQL required
- Self motivated
- Able to prioritize workload to perform multiple tasks while meeting firm deadlines
- Analyze and draw appropriate conclusions based on knowledge and data available
- Flexible as overtime is required at times
- Must be able to deal with confidential/sensitive topics appropriately and ensure the organization complies with HIPAA where applicable
- Industry experience within healthcare services (i.e. FSA, Cobra, HR products) preferred

Education Requirements
 – High School Diploma GED

Additional Information/Benefits
All benefits are effective on the 29th day of employment with the exception of tuition reimbursement, which is effective after 90 days of employment.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance

Screening Requirements: Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check

Please apply online at www.shps.com/careers