As a member of Kaiser Permanente Colorado's team, you'll be proud of the contributions you make every day. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-we work together to advocate the health and well-being of our members, colleagues, and communities. And we do it all in an environment known for breathtaking scenery. Maintaining a close relationship with the natural beauty that surrounds them, the cities of Denver, Boulder, Longmont, and Colorado Springs offer something for everyone-from historic districts to family neighborhoods to world-class ski resort trails. Prepare to be inspired.

The Market & Modeling Analyst is accountable for the data collection, analysis, reporting & process support of group & membership forecasting, rate position & market & competitive intelligence activities to inform & drive line of business performance.

Essential Functions:
- Manage & maintain processes for populating & running models to determine local market rate position by line of business
- Provide analytical support to market/competitive analyses & forecasting activities to support Commercial book & lines of business
- Collect & analyze rate data & other information as warranted to determine KP's relative market position using established interregional procedures & best practices
- Maintain local competitive rate database as well as related primary research data related to employer rates, & indicators of key market forces & competitor performance & maneuvers
- Responsible for operating forecasting tool maintenance & project planning (calendar & task coordination) for the production of annual regional operating, rate setting, strategic plan & MOB forecasts as well as quarterly re-forecasts & forecasting tracking
- Per direction of Forecasting Modeling & Market/Competitive Intelligence Consultants, provide geo-coded analyses & maps of KP & marketplace demographics, membership & other variables, & run models to understand impacts of market dynamics, including but not limited to, economic & competitive scenarios Maintains current information & knowledge of all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards
- Maintains & supports a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity
- Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ the Principles of Responsibilities & applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards
- Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in statistical research & using mathematical techniques to solve complex analytical problems
- Strong background in quantitative & qualitative analytic methods
- Bachelor's degree in economics, business, mathematics, statistics or related quantitative field
- Equivalent experience considered
- Good written & oral communication & interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational & analytical skills, attention to detail & intrinsic editorial expertise
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use software similar to Excel, Access, SAS, Business Objects & PowerPoint, as well as learn new software applications as needed, & familiarity w/ basic data mining & modeling techniques
- Ability to multi-task & adapt within a constantly changing environment
- Self-motivated w/ the ability to work independently, needing minimum direction
- An enthusiastic attitude
- Familiar w/ health insurance plan types/benefits & their associated rate structure
- Familiar w/ economic concepts & associated indicators as they relate to market analysis, problem solving & forecasting
- Familiar w/ market research & competitive assessment techniques


Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in applying methods in a managed care/health insurance environment preferred




Primary Location: Colorado-Aurora

Scheduled Hours (1-40): 40

Shift: Day

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Working Hours Start: 8:00 am

Working Hours End: 5:00 pm

Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group: Salaried Employees

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job: Sales and Marketing

Public Department Name: Strategic Market Planning

Travel: Yes, 5% of the time

Job Eligible for Benefits: Yes

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.