APL Special Projects Analyst

American Fidelity • Oklahoma City, OK

5d

About The Position

Responsible for leading special projects from original concept through completion as assigned by APL management. May be responsible for managing all or part the budget process for assigned APL special projects. This includes producing data analytics to support the budgeting process, expense ratio reduction goals, and other projects to help APL leaders manage their divisions and departments as appropriate for assigned projects. Facilitate meetings for APL leaders or APL distribution partners, including documenting strategic objectives, ensuring the Colleagues or teams are following up as applicable so progress is being made toward the goals, and assisting with applicable communication for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong research, analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to lead projects involving complex themes, communications related to value-added services and misc. projects
• Ability to understand benefit plan administration processes
• Experienced in absorbing information quickly and summarizing in an understandable format
• Experience managing complex projects and working with multiple kinds of technology (webinars, websites, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient in PC Windows-based software including Microsoft Office applications
• Must have or be able to quickly develop expertise in employee benefit matters generally
• Proficiency in Qlik and budget system (Essbase)
• Executive Presence
• Bachelor’s Degree From Four-Year College or University (no particular area of study required)
• 5 years up to 7 years of experience
• Group 1 - Life and Health Insurance License or ability to obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects from original concept through completion.
• Manage all or part of the budget process for assigned APL special projects.
• Produce data analytics to support the budgeting process and expense ratio reduction goals.
• Facilitate meetings for APL leaders or APL distribution partners.
• Document strategic objectives.
• Ensure Colleagues or teams are following up on goals.
• Assist with communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop documents (informational bulletins, e-mail blasts, document updates) and communication materials (presentations, manuals, PowerPoint documents, internal communications).
• Identify and work with third-party resources to gather information, build coalitions, and advance APL objectives.
• Present materials to stakeholders and train Colleagues.
• Maintain objectivity and demonstrate diplomacy and tact in all situations.

Benefits

• Great Place to Work for All certification
• Culture focuses on helping Colleagues to be their best
• Work hard to make a difference to our Customers and community
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration
• Offer a different perspective - a different opinion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level