Forecasting Analyst at Delta Dental of California in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

At Delta Dental, our strategy is only as strong as the people who execute it! We are hiring individuals that are not just right for today but also for our future. We have built a foundation of high-trust by treating all people with dignity, making and keeping commitments, and consistently striving to do the right thing. Our leaders optimistically share future possibilities to inspire and motivate others toward their full potential. We expect our employees to find ways to embrace positive change, be curious and challenge the status quo, and provide solutions to unmet problems. Joining Delta Dental means joining a culture focused on fostering development, building genuine connections, recognizing each other's strengths and sharing in successes.
The Forecasting Analyst plays a key role in the Forecasting practice within the Enterprise Workforce Management (WFM) Organization. This position will be responsible to build and maintain short and long-term forecast models that predict workload and staffing requirements for front and back-office business lines. Forecast Analysts work diligently to achieve forecast accuracy and follow reforecast criteria as needed. This position includes cross-functionality with Performance Analytics, Scheduling, and Intraday Management practices within the WFM Organization.

How you will make an impact:

• Maintain the statistical forecast model and account for trend changes due to seasonal variations and other operational variables to stay within forecast accuracy targets for front and back-office business lines.


• Execute forecasts for back-office business lines, including, processing times, deadlines, aging, shrinkage, etc.


• Maintain forecast vs. actual trend model for forecast accuracy and staffing models to allow for resource capacity planning across multiple sites and business lines.


• Inform WFM Scheduling Analysts of the workload forecast and required staffing for schedule creation.


• Partner with Scheduling, Performance, and Intraday Analysts regarding forecast variables, inputs, outputs, and reforecast criteria.


• Utilize data analytics and trends for forecast and staffing model variables; conduct 'What-If Scenarios' as needed for various forecast and staffing model scenarios.


• Recommend efficiency opportunities for front and back-office business lines and provide inputs for the WFM Efficiency model that tracks and converts implemented WFM recommendations into cost savings.


• Provide inputs for monthly and quarterly business reviews for stakeholders by collecting, analyzing, summarizing data to drive continuous improvement.


• This list is not all-inclusive and you are expected to perform other duties as requested or assigned.

What we look for:

• 2+ of relevant experience w/Bachelor's degree.


• 2+ years of Workforce Management experience specific to Forecasting; 1+ years of Workforce Management experience specific to Scheduling and Intraday Management, including experience building forecast and staff models in Excel; Experience with Workforce Management systems (e.g., Aspect eWFM, NICE IEX, etc.) and contact center functionality, reporting, and analytics (e.g., IVR, ACD, WFM, etc.)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to be highly collaborative and solution-focused.


• Advanced in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.


• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a variety of matters.


• Time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and to manage priorities and workflow.


• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.

Benefits and perks:

• 12 days starting vacation plus 12 holidays and your birthday off!


• Multiple medical insurance options: 100% paid or low cost premiums


• 100% paid dental insurance


• 100% paid vision insurance


• Employee well-being program


• Culture of learning: substantial tuition reimbursement to improve your skills


• Career growth: we love promoting from within


• Strong commitment to work/life balance


• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities

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At Delta Dental we:Promote accountability, integrity and collaboration: Our employees are collaborative, self-aware, and ethical. It is our expectation to do the right thing and follow through on commitments.Foster professional development: Our employees take ownership of developing themselves and others through coaching, mentoring and providing/being open to constructive feedback and identifying learning opportunities.Value customers and cultivate positive experiences: Our employees take time to build rapport with customers, while anticipating and exceeding their needs to ensure positive outcomes.
If you think this sounds like you, let's chat. We would love to tell you more!
To see some of the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and to learn more about what our values and culture look like in action, connect with us on social media: @lifeatddins on Facebook and Instagram, @deltadentalins on Twitter, and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. ABOUT Delta DentalDelta Dental covers more Americans than any other dental benefits provider. Our vision is to motivate and empower every employee so we're all inspired to take exceptional care of our customers, providers and each other. Our Enterprise Strategy focuses on pillars of Growth and Diversification, supported by the platforms of Culture and People, Process and Technology. Our employees take pride working for a purpose-driven organization and live our values of Trust, Service, Excellence and Innovation. We are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 74 million people in the U.S. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company, together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation's largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering 33 million enrollees. All of our companies are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country.Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other classification protected by federal or state law. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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