Data Integrations Specialist

Alera Group is looking to hire a Data Integration Specialist to join our ebm team. This is a remote opportunity!  

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

ebm provides employee benefits solutions for Open Enrollment and beyond. Our portfolio of industry-leading benefits technology platforms and administrative services streamlines the entire benefits administration process for benefit consultants and HR. We're proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

At ebm, everyone gives 110% - we live by our motto: Technology is only as good as the team that is behind it and our Core Values:

• • All in
  • Own it
  • Nothing impossible
  • Forward momentum
  • No BS
  • Positive vibes only

The Data Integration Specialist is responsible for configuring and maintaining eligibility file feeds and other connectivity with insurance carriers, TPA's, payroll providers, HRIS systems, and other vendors for clients using our benefits administration platforms.

As a Data Integration Specialist, you will establish and manage data exchanges and integrations between our benefits administration platforms and our clients' third-party vendors, and will be expected to:

• Determine scope and manage workflow in the setup and maintenance of data integrations
• Implement 834 eligibility files, flat files, and other connectivity within expected delivery timeframes
• Request and collect file specifications, account structures, and transmission credentials from vendors
• Analyze account structure documentation and file specifications to develop mapping and translations of data elements
• Configure file feeds per carrier and client requirements
• Perform full test cycles of all file feeds and carry out specific testing scenarios as required by carriers and other third parties
• Communicate and collaborate with insurance carriers, clients, partners, and internal teams throughout the implementation of new integrations
• Monitor sftp transmission and troubleshoot issues with delivery and receipt of data
• Provide support to a high volume of clients for ongoing data exchange processes, including but not limited to resolution of technical discrepancies and file transfer failures

• Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in data integration, benefits administration technology, or a related field.
• Ability to sort through complex subject material and independently investigate, troubleshoot, determine appropriate resolution for issues, and ultimately solve problems through root-cause analysis
• Proven experience producing results in a fast-paced environment. You will frequently be dealing with tight deadlines and will be expected to get things done efficiently without sacrificing quality; impeccable organizational skills, time management, and prioritization are fundamental
• Strong communication skills, specifically with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in an easy-to-understand language
• Comfortable dealing with large data sets and able to effectively manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, without compromising accuracy of data integrity
• Expert in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas & functions)
• Easily adapt to learning new software, tools, and applications
• Maintain knowledge of EDI file transmission practices, employee benefits, and insurance terminology

This job is fully remote.

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and much more.

Salary range is $60K to 75K per year.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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