Senior Defined benefit Data Analyst/Scientist

This is a Fully Remote Job

About Our Client:

The organization operates in the pension administration and data services sector, addressing challenges related to Defined Benefits pension plans. It supports Fortune 100 companies and numerous government entities by delivering critical services and solutions that ensure accurate pension administration and data integrity at scale.

About the Opportunity:

The SENIOR DEFINED BENEFIT DATA ANALYST/SCIENTIST plays a crucial role in managing and analyzing Defined Benefits pension data. This position is responsible for ensuring data quality, supporting reporting and process improvements, and acting as a subject matter expert to enhance pension administration initiatives. The role impacts the organization by maintaining data accuracy and driving efficiencies in pension plan operations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Data Model and Defined Benefits subject matter expert for client requirements and pension administration processes.
• Own and monitor data quality across Defined Benefits processes.
• Act as a key stakeholder for data-intensive projects, including Actuarial Valuation.
• Analyze data and operational processes to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as primary contact for reporting needs, delivering insights to stakeholders.
• Utilize SQL and advanced Excel to analyze data, investigate discrepancies, and support reporting.
• Collaborate with Data Management and other teams to uphold data requirements.
• Research and resolve escalated issues related to eligibility, participant data, systems, and service delivery.
• Triage system and data issues to ensure compliance with client and business requirements.
• Maintain expertise in client plan rules and expectations.
• Lead client and system change initiatives, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.
• Maintain business requirements, administrative guides, and process documentation with client sign-off as needed.
• Identify system and process enhancements to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform peer reviews and mentor junior team members.

Requirements:

• Experience or formal education in Defined Benefits pension administration.
• Knowledge of Defined Benefits plan rules, participant data, eligibility, and pension administration processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Minimum two years of SQL query development and execution experience.
• Experience in data analysis, quality assurance, reporting, and issue investigation.
• Ability to research and troubleshoot system, processing, and data issues.
• Experience with business requirements and process documentation.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle and management from Discovery through Go-Live.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• Estimated salary range is $85,000 to $95,000.
• Eligibility for bonus or incentive based on business need.
• Compensation varies by location, experience, and performance.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Voluntary dental insurance.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.