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The Senior Program Analyst is responsible for conducting structured analysis and solution feasibility evaluations in support of enterprise programs, initiatives, and non standard requests. This role partners with cross functional teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to review and vet requests such as prospects, new groups, existing groups, and non standard Performance Guarantees to ensure alignment with enterprise systems, regulatory requirements, and operational capabilities. The Senior Program Analyst produces clear, well structured assessments and recommendations that support informed enterprise decision making by leadership, owning the accuracy, quality, and completeness of analysis while final decisions and delivery execution remain with appropriate stakeholders.
As a Senior Program Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping enterprise decisions by bringing clarity to complex business opportunities. You will lead structured analysis and feasibility assessments supporting strategic programs, initiatives, and non-standard business requests. Partnering with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts, you will evaluate prospects, new and existing groups, and non-standard Performance Guarantees, ensuring alignment with enterprise systems, regulatory requirements, and operational capabilities. You will translate complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that enable informed decision-making. While you will not own final decisions or execution, your work will directly influence outcomes by ensuring analysis is accurate, thorough, and well-structured. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while expanding your enterprise perspective.
Responsibilities- 4+ years of professional experience with Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Progressive experience in business analysis, program analysis, feasibility assessment, or related discipline.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, data driven recommendations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Experience working in a regulated or complex enterprise environment.
- Experience supporting intake, feasibility, or pre implementation processes.
- Familiarity with healthcare, insurance, or similarly regulated industries.
- Exposure to change management, risk analysis, or operational improvement initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge of dental benefits configuration, policy development, plan designs, and system capability
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and interpretation skills to understand policy and standardize enterprise language
- Strategic, forward-thinking mindset focused on standardization and scalability
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand process impacts and establish enterprise-wide benefit standards guidance
- Strong organizational/time management skills and multi-tasking abilities
- Aptitude to learn and develop proficiency with new concepts, legal requirements, processes and technology
- Effectively able to adapt to change and provide thoughtful feedback
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when exposed to sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently on detail-oriented tasks and participate in team level discussions
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 21. $81,265 - $176,073
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
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