Statistical Analyst -- WellCare Health Plans, Inc

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Bring Your Expertise to WellCare! WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services exclusively for government-sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, WellCare offers a variety of Medicaid and Medicare plans, including health plans for families, children, the aged, blind and disabled and prescription drug plans, currently serving over 2.3 million members nationwide. For more information about WellCare, please visit the Company's website at www.wellcare.com.

As we continue to rapidly grow, we are seeking new associates to join our team throughout our service area.

Statistical Analyst leads in the analyzation and development of complex adhoc reports to enable process and trend analysis and provides recommendations for the implementation of new/revised operational and/or reporting processes on various retention and marketing activities. The Statistical Analyst conducts special projects requiring a high degree of confidentiality and expert knowledge of multiple departments within the company. This position plays a pivotal role in continually improving the company's sales and marketing efforts.

Essential Functions: • Analyzes, plans, reports and presents retention and marketing analytics • Develops standardized and ad hoc reports on retention and marketing program performance • Develops testing procedures and control groups to determine optimal program performance • Utilizes statistical software (SAS or SPSS) to mine and analyze marketing data to support database marketing initiatives • Develops and maintains customer models • Researches methodologies and conducts advanced metric reporting • Analyzes trends to recommend program, process and operational improvements • Prepares detail and summary level reports including written interpretation of analytic results • Presents results to management, including data-driven business recommendations and alternatives • Evaluates financial impact of implemented initiatives

Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 plus years related experience, preferably in a Healthcare environment or 10 plus years related analytical experience in a Healthcare environment • Experience in regression, multivariate and predictive modeling (i.e., OLS, ANOVA, Logistic) • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint • Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access • Knowledge of SQL and relational databases, Cognos, and CRMS required • Strong knowledge and proficiency in statistical analysis within SAS, PC and Unix environments, required • At least 2-3 years experience with OLAP (On-line Analytical Processing)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and salary requirments via email to: Ann Maxey -- Sr. Recruiter, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. 8735 Henderson Road (Ren 4 1st floor) Tampa, FL 33624 (813) 290-6200 ext. 6659; Ann.Maxey@wellcare.com...