Senior Utilization Strategy Consultant

Overview:We are seeking a Senior Utilization Strategy Consultant to lead and advance utilization strategy for our Supplemental Health products. In this highly strategic role, you will build and evolve a capability focused on understanding utilization patterns, translating insights into actionable recommendations, and informing key business decisions.You’ll partner across the organization to help shape strategies that balance customer value, market competitiveness, and financial performance, ultimately supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of our Supplemental Health business.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Utilization Strategy & Performance ManagementServe as the lead for utilization strategy, coordinating cross functional efforts to balance customer value, market competitiveness, and financial outcomes.Develop and maintain a comprehensive utilization framework for Supplemental Health products.Establish performance targets and success metrics to measure the effectiveness of utilization strategic initiatives.Establish governance, reporting, and decision-making processes to ensure utilization activities are consistently applied across the organization.Recommend actions based on customer, financial, and operational impacts.Business Decision SupportPartner with a cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate the impact of product, service, and operational decisions on utilization, customer value, and financial outcomes.Communicate findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders in a clear manner.Partner with business leaders to prioritize strategic utilization opportunities based on expected value, feasibility, and strategic alignment.Reporting & AnalyticsCollaborate with our Reporting & Analytics team to design and maintain reporting that enables leadership to monitor utilization performance, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and support data-driven decision making.Identify, prioritize, and evaluate hypotheses regarding emerging utilization patterns and claims trends, including coordination with business partners to validate findings and quantify impacts.Develop predictive and diagnostic analyses to support proactive identification of utilization risks and opportunities.Translate complex analytical results into concise and actionable insights tailored to executive, operational, and cross-functional audiences.Ensure data is accurate, consistent, and fit for decision-making purposes through appropriate validation and governance practices.Identify opportunities to enhance analytical capabilities through automation, improved data integration, and development of scalable reporting solutions.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data analytics, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with complex data, evaluate model or study results, and identify meaningful business insights. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain analytical findings to technical and nontechnical audiences. Ability to influence decision-making and build consensus across multiple business functions.Experience developing analytical tools, reports, dashboards, or repeatable data processes; ability to learn and apply new technical tools as business needs evolve. High degree of initiative and ability to define, organize, and complete work independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Strong documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail, data quality, and controls. Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment and the ability to manage multiple priorities. *Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Reporting & Analytics Sr. Consultant* Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.Preferred Skills:Building Consensus, Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Verbal Communications, Work CollaborativelyThe estimated base pay range for this job is:$91,700.00 - $169,600.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian. Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:Environmental Health & SustainabilityMental Wellness and DisabilityPride at Securian FinancialSecurian Young Professionals NetworkSecurian Multicultural NetworkSecurian Women and Allies NetworkServicemember Associate Resource GroupFor more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io, by telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.To view our privacy statement click hereTo view our legal statement click hereSummaryLocation: Saint Paul, MN CampusType: Full time