Business Consultant---Planning and Analysis

BUSINESS CONSULTANT-PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA)

Job Summary - This 12 month contract opportunity is for a Business Consultant-Planning and Analysis role for a major health care provider Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION 
This position supports the work of Operations in the development of work force planning. The individual will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a complex forecasting model for the Direct FTE's associated with processing claims and the Indirect FTE's associated with supporting the Claims Processing Operations. There will be a variety of ad-hoc research and analysis as well as synthesizing and framing information to support the production planning process.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 
Develop staffing model to assess short and long-term staffing needs, paying special attention to our transition from Legacy systems to future state claims processing system. Model will capture several complex assumptions for training, auto adjudication, productivity, to ensure sufficient staffing, qualified employees, and a staffing structure designed to accomplish claims inventory goals and objectives. Model will be built multiple regions and multiple functions within each region stages 
Assists in developing performance monitoring process and coordinating compilation, interpretation and presentation of monitoring information 
Participates in the planning and development of regional, departmental and/or functional budgets 
Conducts or participates in complex projects where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variables 
Participate in development of strategic models which may include: assessment of market conditions, competitive pressures, business challenges and help surface key issues, risks, opportunities for our organization 
Plan and conduct in-depth and often multi-variant analyses on a variety of complex business projects/issues. Develop appropriate assumptions, analyze results and make recommendations, as well as articulate the rationale for the methodology chosen 
Research and synthesize information on strategic issues to inform the strategic planning team and broader organizational leaders and stakeholders 
Based on the strategic and business implications that emerge from analysis, lead the development and preparation of presentations on analysis and findings 
Ensure collaborative review of analysis and reports with key stakeholders to get broader and deeper perspective on issues, findings, etc. 
Prepare responses to urgent ad hoc and routine requests to meet the information requirements of strategic plan team and senior management 
Prepare presentations and communicate analysis and results to senior leaders 
Responsible for working effectively with general direction and minimal supervision 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Health Care Economics, Statistics (with a quantitative emphasis), or equivalent experience required. Master's degree highly preferred 
8+ years of work experience analysing, modelling and forecasting financial and operational data. Heavy modelling experience preferred 
Prior health care or insurance claim experience is preferred
Candidate must have the ability to relate financial information to the broader business. Strong financial and statistical analysis highly preferred 
Excellent communication skills highly desirable 
Demonstrable experience in preparing presentations to financial and business leaders including Senior Management; Prior experience in directly working with and supporting senior executives is a plus 
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced skill in Excel and Powerpoint, required 
Able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to effectively work in a fast past environment 
Strong team player, experience working collaboratively as part of a team 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 
Knowledge of and commitment to the organizations mission and model of care delivery 
The incumbent will be expected to exercise appropriate discretion with all of the confidential information that becomes available throughout his/her interaction with senior leadership 
Strong listening skills coupled with excellent presentation and business writing skills. 
Track record of successfully working in Matrix reporting relationships, ability to interact effectively with all levels including senior management and highly articulate 
Able to work in a Labor/Management partnership environment 
Must have demonstrable expertise in modelling, analysing and manipulating data 
Excellent oral and written communication skills 
Ability to cultivate and maintain effective partnerships/working relationships, as well as influence 
Consistently demonstrate integrity, prudence, high energy, initiative, and self-confidence. 
Dedication to diversity