Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. We provide products and services people need at a competitive price. We communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying. We design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Life Vendor Data Analyst
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$66.1K - $110K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Life Vendor Data Analyst!
About the role
The Life Vendor Data Analyst supports the Vendor Management team by ensuring accurate vendor billing, reconciling invoices to contracted rates and underwriting requirements, and producing timely leadership reporting. This role uses business intelligence and analytics tools to identify trends, patterns, and cost drivers, and to deliver insights that inform operational and strategic decisions. In addition, the analyst provides day-to-day operational support to Life Underwriting, New Business Operations, and Distribution Partners, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service level performance.
What you'll do in this role
- Vendor Invoicing, Reconciliation & Expense Reporting: Oversee daily invoice intake and workflow management. Review monthly vendor invoices and audit charges for adherence to contracted rates and terms. Perform billing reconciliation; identify discrepancies, calculate deductions/adjustments, and determine final amounts due. Initiate payment processing in accordance with established controls and timelines. Maintain expense tracking and produce recurring leadership reports on spend, variances, and key drivers. Analyze invoicing trends to validate appropriateness of submitted expenses and proactively identify savings opportunities (annual vendor budget > $8M).
- Operational Vendor Support & Service Level Monitoring: Validate rate reasonableness and confirm billed rates match contracted rates on submitted invoices. Reconcile invoice charges to expected underwriting activity (e.g., APS/labs ordered, age/amount, and underwriting requirements) and resolve exceptions. Maintain accurate records and data in required systems to support management reporting and decision-making. Support development and tracking of vendor service level metrics; contribute to executive reporting packages. Review vendor contracts and rate schedules as needed to support reconciliation and reporting.
- Data Enablement & Vendor Management Dashboarding: Normalize and transform invoice data for consistent reporting (e.g., standardizing formats, vendor line items, and policy-level mapping). Combine invoice data with policy and underwriting data sources (e.g., nbA, MRAS, Alitheia) to enable “life-of-policy” and cost-to-serve analytics. Support ingestion/connection of recurring Excel-based data into Snowflake and Power BI to improve automation and data quality. Build and enhance monitoring, trending, and control reports that highlight unit cost, vendor performance, and expense-to-revenue insights. Drive continuous refinement of dashboard definitions, documentation, and data integrity checks.
- Underwriting Analysis & Trend Reporting: Perform analysis of underwriting operations and outcomes (e.g., cycle time, approval/decline patterns, requirement ordering behaviors, guideline usage). Identify emerging patterns and shifts that impact risk selection, operational performance, and vendor demand. Translate findings into clear, actionable insights for underwriting and vendor management leadership.
- Experience with life insurance products
- Experience with PBI, & Snowflake
What we offer you
If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!” - Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner
“Symetra is truly a great place to work. The positive work climate, strong sense of team, and the resources available make it feel like one cohesive family. What stands out most to me is the company’s deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—it’s not just a statement, it’s an active and ongoing priority that’s felt throughout the organization.” -Charlotte G., Sr. Underwriter - Consultant Stop Loss
Benefits and Perks
We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Salary Range: $66,100- $110,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Who you are:
- College degree or equivalent work experience. Background in Math, Science, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or a related field preferred.
- 2-5 years of cumulative, relevant experience
- Advanced professional expertise. Possesses functional knowledge of profession, however, is still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills for the role
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
- Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
- Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
- Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
- Disqualification from the recruitment process
- Withdrawal of a job offer
- Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered
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