Senior Benefits Analyst

Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Underwriting Team MemberWe're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.Would you like to join CVS Health, a Fortune 5 company, on our multifaceted Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Underwriting team? In this high-level individual contributor role, you will utilize your business, industry, competitive, client, and technical knowledge to formulate pricing strategy and to execute financial modeling of comprehensive pricing offers that include retail network, mail order, specialty, and pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates for PBM client contracts.Additional responsibilities to include but not limited to the following:Collaborating with PBM Sales and Account Services to provide recommendations on pricing and negotiation strategy to achieve revenue and profitability targets for new business growth and margin retention;Applying advanced Excel modeling techniques to analyze large sets of pharmacy claims data and build forward looking financial forecasts and profit and loss (P&L) statements; andPresenting financial analyses to Executive Leadership during Executive Underwriting Approval Calls and responding to financial questions in real-time; andSupporting Underwriting Managers and Sr. Managers with ad-hoc financial analyses and client implementation projects.Your success will be determined by your ability to communicate client pricing to internal and external partners in support of accurate pricing implementation and to minimize service warranties and performance guarantee payouts. You will need to execute and implement constantly evolving pricing strategies in response to market dynamics to provide competitive, profitable, and attractive pricing offers. You will have a measurable impact in this role, by helping CVS Health, and our clients win, in a competitive marketplace.Required Qualifications:4 or more years' financial analysis, pricing, or corporate underwriting experience requiredProficient in Microsoft Excel in complex data analysisPreferred Qualifications:Basic knowledge of PBM financeExperience managing complex projects over 3-12 months in a matrix environmentAbility to interact with others in a professional manner and help foster teamwork and knowledge sharing to complete key tasksAdvanced Excel modellingStrong organizational, multi-tasking, and follow up skills.Strong presentation and communication skills with experience presenting to various business groupsMaster's DegreeEducation:Bachelor's Degree preferably in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or related field; or equivalent work experience may be consideredAnticipated Weekly Hours: 40Time Type: Full timePay Range: $46,988.00 - $122,400.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.