Collaborate with SAM and Underwriting teams to understand current client financial position, RFP requirements and retail network approach as well as strategic options for market checks, renewals and new business
Ideate and propose strategic retail network optimization opportunities and understand long-term benefits and challenges associated with those optimization opportunities
Mentor Advisors and Lead Analysts to help support department training needs
Support team leadership by reviewing key / complex client retail network modeling and "translating" modeling primary components and assumptions into concise and understandable format and messaging for leadership reviews and Pricing Committee
Evaluate client data, create scenarios, and provide expert modeling and guidance for existing and new clients in alignment with department strategic objectives that drive value to both clients and Express Scripts
In collaboration with Underwriting and SAM discuss any potential custom or narrow network options under evaluation to ensure that all modeling and requirements of these network are accurately represented and in alignment with provider contracts
Partner with Underwriting to analyze the financial impact of client requested network changes to both the client and Express Scripts
Strategize with cross-functional areas of Express Scripts, including but not limited to Account Management, Pricing, Product, Finance, and New Sales
Lead interdepartmental team calls as required to discuss retail network financials
Lead and / or assist in documenting best practices / SOPs for retail network modeling team
Ensures optimization of work processes for retail modeling strategies and achievement of department goals
Work on special projects and presentations as needed for the retail network modeling teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent work experience
5+ years plus of extensive experience in Healthcare, Financial Analysis, or related area preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Excel; Experience with SQL/SAS/Access a plus
Demonstrate modeling, trending and forecasting skills; client guarantee underwriting knowledge preferred
Demonstrate initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proven ability to work collaboratively in complex matrix organizations and agile teams
Blend creativity, relentless problem-solving and business acumen to drive innovation through analytics
Strong verbal/written communication skills to work with various matrix partners, including but not limited to underwriting, pharmacy network strategy and the team supporting NGE.
Knowledge of PBM or Healthcare industry preferred

Benefits

health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysismodelingtrendingforecastingMicrosoft ExcelSQLSASAccessclient guarantee underwriting

Soft Skills

initiativeability to work under pressurecollaborative workcreativityproblem-solvingbusiness acumenstrong verbal communicationstrong written communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in StatisticsBachelor’s degree in MathematicsBachelor’s degree in Economics