Data Analyst

About Beam:

Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers who saw the opportunity to modernize the dental benefits industry using technology. Today, Beam Benefits is a digitally-led employee benefits company that offers dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health coverage. The company simplifies and modernizes the $100+ billion ancillary benefits industry through its leading dental insurance product, breadth of ancillary benefits, AI-powered underwriting, diversified distribution channels, and next generation benefits administration technologically-driven customer experience.

Joining Beam Benefits Means:

-Working in a complex and dynamic business, simultaneously serving customers across employee benefits insurance product lines and growth and service channels

-Collaborating with a diversely skilled team to continuously improve

-Being empowered as an owner and expert

-Being motivated by improving how people access employee benefits

The Role:

Beam is looking for a Data Analyst who exemplifies a passion for data analysis and storytelling and can be a strong partner to both business and technical teams. Data is one of our largest assets at Beam, and this role is crucial in delivering valuable insights that will empower the organization. This person will work with leadership to better understand our business challenges and become a subject matter expert in our data to produce the most beneficial analysis.

What You Will Bring:

You’re a growing, detail-oriented data analyst who thrives on challenges and will tackle any project. You have a passion for data and love digging in to find insights. You have experience with Revenue and Operational Analytics and solid business acumen. You’re capable of working independently and alongside others to learn and grow from your team members. You’re never done learning and are always striving to improve yourself, your team, and your product. 

What You Will Do:

• Exemplify a passion for data and possess the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights
• Analyze large data sets and deliver insights to stakeholders to inform decision making in a fast-paced environment
• Partner with various leaders across the organization to consult on business challenges and make data-driven recommendations
• Have high attention to detail and the ability to ask clarifying questions to ensure the accuracy of analysis
• Display a high level of business acumen and strong communication skills to deliver effectively to all levels of the organization
• Collaborate with other analysts on best practices to uplift team knowledge and performance
• Generate and interpret descriptive & predictive statistics to make business recommendations

What Skills Will Help You Be Successful:

• 2+ years of experience in data analytics
• BA/BS degree in a quantitatively focused discipline; Masters or PhD is a plus
• Experience writing advanced SQL queries
• Experience building data visualizations using BI tools like Looker or Tableau
• Exceptional communicator and storyteller with strong client-facing data presentation skills
• Analytical, rigorous, and creative approach to solving difficult problems
• Experience with predictive analysis and statistical methods is a plus
• Experience using R or Python is a plus
• Prior experience in the insurance industry is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

-Competitive base salary with attractive variable compensation structure

-Performance-based bonuses and incentives

-Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance

-401(k) plan with company match

-Flexible time off

-Opportunity to participate in Beam's equity program