[Remote] Senior Analyst, Rebate and Audit - SMC

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a medication contracting organization focused on improving affordability and access to costly medical benefit drugs. The Senior Analyst will perform complex financial analysis for rebate and value-based contract invoicing, assist contract negotiators, and manage financial strategies related to rebates and contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and implementation of additional reporting support tools, and the proactive investigation of various manufacturer contract issues and identify opportunities for process improvementIn collaboration with other internal teams, implement non-financial tools, including proactive marketplace assessments, exploration of internal support requirements to implement contractual agreements, and the tracking of client electionsRepresent Trade Relations on corporate projects, including interaction with leadership; includes but limited to, IT projects, client ad hoc reporting, and Finance/Treasury projectsAssist in invoicing process, financial analysis, rebate audit, client elections, and responding to inquiries; may facilitate client questions related to invoiced products/process and corresponding rates and qualificationAssess, implement and communicate critical information to rebate invoicing vendors for maintenance of client elections, pricing bid grid, manufacturer contract updates, and other changes that impact the rebate invoicing processAnalyze and resolve contract disputes working with invoicing vendors to ensure timely payment of rebates from manufacturersReconcile manufacturer payments as compared to invoiced amounts to prepare for allocation of payments to clientsSupports client implementation and audit requestsSupervise and train rebate analystOther duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or other related field5-8 years of work experience in a health care analyst, including health plan, health system, pharmacy and medical experience in managed care or specialty pharmacy with 3 years minimum at a health plan or PBM experience in medical and/or pharmacy drug managementStrong data management and analytics skills with the ability to manage large data effectively340B experience requiredAbility to facilitate changes, capture detailed information, and client support while maintaining Synergie's best interestsAbility to develop relationships and influence with internal and external stakeholdersCritical thinking skills and ability to anticipate issues and develop solutionsMust be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorshipProven project management skillsStrong data analytical skillsProficient in Microsoft products including Access, Excel, and WordKnowledge of PBM and/or health care industryMedical Pharmacy rebate knowledgeExperience in database managementExperience in Big Data and data analyticsExperience with database (i.e., SAS, Teradata, Tableau, SQL, Power BI)BenefitsAnnual bonus incentive payPaid time off11 holidaysMedical/dental/vision insuranceGenerous 401(k) matchingLifestyle spending accountMany other benefitsCompany OverviewBlue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. It was founded in 1929, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.bcbs.com/.