Industry and Medical Research Analyst

Saif Corporation - Remote, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Remote, OR

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Industry and Medical Research Analyst at SAIF plays a vital role in supporting the actuarial team and the organization by focusing on medical trends and healthcare policy. This position involves conducting research and analysis to inform strategic decisions, monitor developments that may impact operations, and contribute to regulatory reporting. The analyst will collaborate on various projects and utilize data to improve processes and advance research initiatives, ultimately helping to maintain affordable workers' compensation while ensuring SAIF's financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support reporting, inform strategic decisions, and provide awareness and advice to senior management, focusing on medical costs, utilization, treatment patterns, and healthcare policy.
• Monitor internal and external information sources for developments affecting SAIF's operations and strategies, including regional business conditions, industry trends, and legal changes.
• Assess potential impacts and present recommendations for management consideration.
• Identify opportunities and implement strategies using data and technology to improve processes and advance research initiatives.
• Represent the medical data perspective in operational reviews, enterprise projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting needs, including data capture, analysis, and quality assurance assistance.
• Support the actuarial division by providing data and conducting analysis for reserving, pricing, reinsurance, and risk management decisions.
• Provide analytical support to the Claims division to advance operational reporting and evaluate medical programs.
• Collaborate with IT and the Data & Analytics function to support data governance and inform decisions using analytics.
• Serve as a consultant and resource for internal and external business information and proactive problem resolution.
• Explore diverse perspectives and behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms and communication styles.
• Sustain the Inclusive Leadership Competencies (ILC) through the Explorer level annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support team objectives.

Requirements

• Five or more years of research and analysis experience in the insurance, finance, or healthcare industry.
• Experience working with medical cost data and using data visualization, data querying, and business intelligence tools is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in data visualization and communication.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools.

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits as outlined on SAIF's total rewards website.