Integration Specialist

Alera Group

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Integration Specialist is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for executing and optimizing complex healthcare data integrations. This role partners closely with the Director of Data Integration, Integration Team Lead, and cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate, timely, and complete integration of healthcare data. This position requires deep familiarity with healthcare data (including medical and Rx claims), strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to independently manage integration workflows, resolve data issues, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and operational ownership to support high-quality data delivery across the organization. About Alera Group Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service. Why Alera Group Make an Impact: Your work supports businesses and individuals in protecting what matters most. Grow With Us: We invest in development, mentorship, and long-term career growth. The Collaborative Way: We believe in accountability, teamwork, and shared success across all offices and lines of business. National Strength. Local Heart: Scale, resources, and expertise — with relationships that feel personal.

Requirements

4+ years of experience working with healthcare data, including medical and/or pharmacy claims required
Hands-on experience with data integration, data validation, or data operations
Experience working with external data sources or vendors
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex workflows and problem-solve effectively
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
Strong Excel skills (data manipulation, validation, and analysis)
Working knowledge of SQL or other data querying tools
Familiarity with data structures, file layouts, and mapping concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
Self-motivated and able to work independently

Responsibilities

Lead execution of complex healthcare data integrations, including intake, analysis, mapping support, and validation
Evaluate incoming data formats (standard and non-standard) and identify requirements for successful integration
Perform detailed file analytics to assess data completeness, structure, and usability
Support mapping efforts and ensure alignment with reporting and downstream data needs
Identify, investigate, and resolve data anomalies, gaps, and inconsistencies in healthcare datasets
Perform control comparisons and validation checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Collaborate with internal teams and external data providers to resolve complex data issues
Escalate critical risks or issues appropriately while driving toward resolution
Support the monitoring and maintenance of recurring data feeds and associated data quality issues
Analyze trends in data issues and recommend solutions to improve consistency and completeness
Ensure timely resolution of data discrepancies impacting reporting and analytics
Identify opportunities to improve integration workflows, data quality processes, and operational efficiency
Contribute to the development and maintenance of integration documentation, standards, and best practices
Support enhancements to tracking, ticketing, and communication processes
Partner with Data, Technology, and Strategy teams to ensure alignment on integration requirements and outcomes
Communicate integration progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders
Build effective working relationships with external data providers to facilitate data acquisition and issue resolution