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You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Evaluates defined client area requirements and processes for application changes to data values or complex structures.  Performs data analysis, develops recommendations and approves requests to ensure that changes comply with corporate data policy and/or reporting needs.  Designs high level, functional and detailed designs for data solutions.  Consults with client and application areas to analyze data usage and end-to-end system capabilities, identifies risks, recommends and/or executes resolution.
• Drives accountability for data integrity by developing and executing necessary processes and controls around the flow of data.
• Collaborates with management, technical staff and subject matter advisors to understand business needs/issues, troubleshoot problems, conduct root cause analysis and develop cost effective resolutions for data anomalies.
• Participates in integrated data architecture discussions and recommends use of existing or new data elements that will enhance current systems and support overall corporate and business goals.  Remains externally focused by providing technical consultation to clients and IT management to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established procedures and methodologies and data policy.  Influences the development of data policy.
• Participates in or leads data-related projects
• Analyzes, develops, and/or executes specifications for data mapping and transformation processes within and between applications
• Verifies accuracy of table changes and data transformation processes.   Ensures adequacy of test plans and monitors application testing results associated with data transformation processes between applications
• Utilizes data and/or metrics from applicable systems to review data processes, identify issues, determine resolution and/or escalate problems that require data, system or process improvements.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Defines, publishes and enforces changes to corporate codes.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Reports to Manager or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Solid communication, interpersonal and presentation skills to work effectively among all levels of internal/external partners/clients.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dynamic workforce.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Possesses some influence management skills.  
• Skillful at learning new system applications/functions.
• Readily adapts to change.
• Relationships with business partners in IT, Finance, Actuarial and Data Stewards helpful in resolution of issue, root cause analysis,  and driving result - oriented change.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Typically a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in data management, accounting, systems development, data analysis or systems/business analysis as required by position.
• Typically a minimum of three to five years of project management experience preferred.
• Advanced computing skills including, but not limited to: MS Office Suite, SQL, PeopleSoft, and business Objects.  Basic mainframe knowledge (i.e. Job Control Language (JCL) helpful, but not required.
• One or more data, insurance or functional certifications such as IIA, DMIP, LIMA, AIDM, CIDM, or CPA helpful but not required. 
• Knowledge of statistical, regulatory and other National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) information will be required when dealing with external agencies.
   

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In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $72,000 to $141,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.  For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].