Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the compilation and analysis of financial and/or operational components for cost/benefit analysis and financial analysis. Provides recommendations to management based on findings from data analysis and trends to include the development and reporting of cost monitoring metrics and the preparation of reports, graphs, and charts to support the analysis. Co-lead financial review to ensure the lowest cost and appropriate funding. The position provides direct support to the Director, Cost & Contract Analysis.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3-5 years' experience in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting data
• 5 years' experience in an accounting or finance related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel

Preferred:

• 6+ years in analyzing, data modeling, trend and gap analysis, and data forecasting

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates data from detailed meeting outputs; prepares analysis in a clear, concise format appropriate to the audience with detailed support.
• Compiles ongoing and relevant information, performs a variety of analyses and reporting, making comparisons and evaluates results.
• Presents results of analysis to financial and business leaders to include senior management and cross-functional workgroups.
• Develops monitoring techniques to ensure that identified issues, resolutions, and cost savings (contracting, project, licensing) are followed through and monitored to completion. Holds post-mortems on major items.
• Assists in evaluating and negotiating contract and pricing terms within corporate policies and practices, including evaluation of alternatives and completion of executive summaries for major purchases. Assists with resolving issues associated with funding, spend analysis, metrics, and contract terms.
• Partners with business areas, IT, and external partners to assist with financial review of contracting.
• Requires self-starter with regular and reliable attendance.
• Provides direct support to the Director, Cost & Contract Analysis. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Excel, Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications. High level of Excel skills is required.

Coping / Flexibility: Resilient in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinker with ability to focus on materiality of items for achieving optimal outcomes with minimal direction and ability to identify and engage necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information, easily and clearly summarize issues/results, and communicate sound conclusions.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, dynamic environment.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, and learn systems within time constraints and with available, finite resources; detail-oriented but able to break down complex items in a simpler manner as required based on audience.

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment. Able to enlist and engage all parties to a team for the common goal.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of financial concepts, practices, and principles, software applications, financial systems and analytical tools. Has project management skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with proprietary data.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Availability to cover any work shift
• Works within a standard office environment, with 5% travel

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.