Alera Group
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OVERVIEW
Vital Incite, and Alera Group Company is a dynamic, quickly growing company with a strong mission to improve the efficiency of healthcare. We are searching for an experienced Integration Specialist, Ancillary Programs to join our Data Integrations team and help us deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful healthcare data for our clients.
Founded in 2017, Alera Group is one of the nation's leading independent insurance and financial services firms. We combine the strength of a national organization with the personalized service of local experts to help clients succeed across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, Wealth Services, and Human Capital Solutions.
Collaborate with purpose – Work alongside colleagues who believe the best results come from strong partnerships, shared expertise, and supporting one another.
Build your career – Expand your expertise through meaningful work, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow across a national organization.
Make an impact – Help clients navigate complex challenges while contributing to solutions that make a difference for their businesses, employees, and communities.
The Opportunity
The Integration Specialist, Ancillary Programs role partners closely with the Director of Data Integrations, Integration Team Lead, external data providers, and cross-functional teams to implement and support integrations for ancillary, specialty, and point-solution programs. The ideal candidate enjoys learning new programs, working with vendors and internal partners, evaluating healthcare data, and taking ownership of an integration from initial requirements through ongoing data-quality support.
Lead onboarding and ongoing integration support for ancillary, specialty, and point-solution data programs
Translate program and reporting needs into clear data requirements, intake steps, validation criteria, and implementation plans
Coordinate with external data providers and internal partners to secure required files, layouts, approvals, documentation, and test data
Evaluate standard and non-standard files to confirm that expected populations, fields, values, and control information are present
Perform file analytics, control comparisons, and validation checks to assess completeness, structure, and usability
Support data mapping and enrichment activities, including interpretation of layouts, code values, and program-specific data elements
Partner with Client Experience, Strategy, Data, and Technology teams to align requirements, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes
Monitor recurring ancillary feeds for changes, gaps, or quality concerns that may affect client reporting or program measurement
Maintain program-specific documentation, including layouts, agreements, limitations, contacts, data availability, and known exceptions
Identify recurring implementation or data-quality patterns and recommend practical process improvements
Required Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
4+ years of experience working with healthcare data, including claims, eligibility, clinical, ancillary, or related datasets
Hands-on experience with data integration, data validation, implementation, or data operations
Experience working with external data sources, vendors, carriers, or solution partners
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex workflows and problem-solve effectively
Strong Excel skills for data manipulation, validation, reconciliation, and analysis
Familiarity with data structures, file layouts, mapping concepts, and control totals
Working knowledge of SQL or another data-querying tool
Experience with ancillary benefit, specialty, wellness, or point-solution program data is strongly preferred
Effective vendor and stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical audiences
High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
Self-motivated and able to work independently while engaging the right partners at the right time
Salary Range: $80,000–$90,000 annually
Eligible colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k)
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Work Arrangement
This position can either be a hybrid position local to the Indianapolis Metro area, or remote with a work schedule aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.
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Lead onboarding and ongoing integration support for ancillary, specialty, and point-solution data programs
Translate program and reporting needs into clear data requirements, intake steps, validation criteria, and implementation plans
Coordinate with external data providers and internal partners to secure required files, layouts, approvals, documentation, and test data
Evaluate standard and non-standard files to confirm that expected populations, fields, values, and control information are present
Perform file analytics, control comparisons, and validation checks to assess completeness, structure, and usability
Support data mapping and enrichment activities, including interpretation of layouts, code values, and program-specific data elements
Partner with Client Experience, Strategy, Data, and Technology teams to align requirements, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes
Monitor recurring ancillary feeds for changes, gaps, or quality concerns that may affect client reporting or program measurement
Maintain program-specific documentation, including layouts, agreements, limitations, contacts, data availability, and known exceptions
Identify recurring implementation or data-quality patterns and recommend practical process improvements
Required Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
4+ years of experience working with healthcare data, including claims, eligibility, clinical, ancillary, or related datasets
Hands-on experience with data integration, data validation, implementation, or data operations
Experience working with external data sources, vendors, carriers, or solution partners
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex workflows and problem-solve effectively
Strong Excel skills for data manipulation, validation, reconciliation, and analysis
Familiarity with data structures, file layouts, mapping concepts, and control totals
Working knowledge of SQL or another data-querying tool
Experience with ancillary benefit, specialty, wellness, or point-solution program data is strongly preferred
Effective vendor and stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical audiences
High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
Self-motivated and able to work independently while engaging the right partners at the right time
Salary Range: $80,000–$90,000 annually
Eligible colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k)
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities
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