[Hiring] Temporary Associate, TPA Solutions @Ascensus

Role Description

Temporary Associate – PAM Update Project (Skills & Qualifications)

• Core Functional Skills (Required)
  • Data Entry & System Accuracy
    • Ability to accurately transfer data from Plan Administration Manual (Word documents) into system fields (BOSS)
    • Strong attention to detail with high data accuracy and consistency
    • Comfortable working with structured fields and system-driven inputs
    • The project requires completing setup fields and updating plan data as part of the BOSS configuration process.
  • Document Interpretation & Translation
    • Ability to interpret Plan Administration Manual and translate it into system fields
    • Understand how to apply logic when information is unclear or incomplete
    • Comfortable making reasonable assumptions with guidance and documenting them
    • The project leverages a Checklist and requires converting document content into system configurations.
  • Excel Proficiency
    • Basic Excel skills, including:
      • Copy & Paste
      • Insert Rows
      • Add Filter & Freeze Panes
      • Remove duplicates
    • Ability to compile and maintain lists (e.g., event codes, distribution codes)
  • Data Validation & Quality Control (QC)
    • Ability to audit entered data against source documents
    • Perform reasonability checks to ensure data makes sense operationally
    • Identify and flag:
      • Missing fields
      • Inconsistent data
      • Potential setup issues
    • QC includes reviewing entries for accuracy and ensuring sections are complete and administratively reasonable.
• Technical & System Skills
  • Ability to learn and navigate BOSS system functionality
  • Familiarity with:
    • Data extract reports
    • System-based configuration fields
  • Basic understanding of:
    • Codes (event codes, distribution settings, etc.)
    • Structured system inputs vs. freeform text
  • The role interacts with BOSS distribution settings, extract reports, and system configuration data.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Ability to translate ambiguous Plan Administration Manual into structured inputs
  • Identify when something “does not make sense” operationally
  • Escalate issues or questions appropriately
  • Logical thinker with strong pattern recognition
• Organizational & Process Discipline
  • Ability to follow standard procedures and templates
  • Strong time management to handle high-volume, repetitive tasks
  • Ability to track progress across multiple plans
  • Maintain organized work and documentation
• Communication Skills
  • Clear written communication for:
    • Documenting assumptions
    • Flagging issues for QC review
  • Ability to collaborate with:
    • Core Product Support
    • QC reviewers
    • Project leads
  • The project includes structured communication and handoffs between setup and QC teams.
• Key Traits for Success (Behavioral)
  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused
  • Comfortable with repetitive but high-precision work
  • Able to learn quickly in a structured environment
  • Proactive in asking questions when unclear
  • Able to balance speed with accuracy

Requirements

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