Make a difference. Be happy. Grow your career. The Role The Senior Consultant, Data Services (Data Engineering Focus) is a critical, client-facing role that supports the design, development, testing, and delivery of sophisticated data integration, modeling, and analytics solutions for Nordic clients. Operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and healthcare operations, this position plays a key role in advancing data-driven transformation within complex healthcare environments. As a senior member of the Data Services team, this individual serves as both a technical expert and trusted advisor, translating business needs into actionable insights, aligning analytics capabilities with client goals, and delivering high-impact solutions that drive measurable outcomes. In addition to hands-on solution development, the Senior Consultant provides strategic guidance, mentorship to junior team members, and thought leadership across Nordic’s analytics initiatives. This role is a direct extension of Nordic’s commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare. Senior Consultants are expected to embody Nordic’s core values, build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, and consistently demonstrate professionalism, and integrity. As a visible representative of Nordic, this role can shape client success, influence enterprise analytics strategies, and contribute to the continued growth and leadership of Nordic in the healthcare data and analytics space. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, technically skilled, and client-centered professional with deep experience in healthcare data ecosystems, modern cloud data platforms, and enterprise data engineering. This role requires expertise in Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and end-to-end data pipeline development, combined with a passion for solving complex problems and the ability to lead and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams. This role focuses on high-impact projects that improve business processes, enhance clinical operations, and elevate the strategic use of data across healthcare organizations. Key Responsibilities As a strategic contributor and visible representative of Nordic’s Data & Analytics practice, the Senior Consultant, Data Services will assume a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: Client Delivery & Strategic Leadership - Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare clients, translating complex business questions into impactful data and analytics solutions - Support end-to-end delivery of analytics projects, gathering requirements, architecting solutions, and overseeing development, testing, deployment, and adoption - Collaborate directly with client stakeholders across clinical, operational, and executive teams to align analytics efforts with strategic priorities - Proactively identify opportunities to enhance analytics maturity, optimize processes, and increase the business value of data assets - Represent Nordic with professionalism and integrity in all client engagements, ensuring exceptional service, strategic insight, and consistent alignment with Nordic's values - Guide project teams and support solution governance by providing input into architecture, data modeling, data pipelines, and reporting design decisions Data Integration and ETL/ELT - Design and architect scalable and reliable data pipelines to ingest, process, and transform large volumes of healthcare data from diverse sources, including electronic health records (EHR), clinical systems, research databases, and external data feeds - Build production-grade data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory to orchestrate data workflows, manage data movement, and coordinate pipeline executions across complex healthcare data environments - Develop end-to-end data pipelines that leverage ADF for orchestration and Databricks for scalable data processing and transformation - Implement medallion architecture patterns (bronze/silver/gold layers) within Databricks lakehouse environments to support progressive data refinement and analytics readiness - Build and maintain data warehousing and lakehouse architectures that support enterprise analytics and reporting requirements Technical Execution & Innovation - Design and build robust, scalable data models, data engineering solutions and products on platforms such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory and MS SSIS - Develop advanced SQL queries, optimize data processing logic, and validate outputs across large, complex healthcare data environments (EHR, claims, operational systems, etc.) - Contribute to performance testing, documentation, upgrades, and validation strategies across multiple client systems and environments - Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data engineering Team Collaboration and Internal Growth - Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, learning, and professional growth - Assist leadership in project estimation, resource planning, and task coordination to ensure smooth delivery execution - Contribute to the development of reusable tools, solution accelerators, and best practice documentation that improve team efficiency and delivery consistency - Support Nordic’s internal strategic initiatives, participate in team training sessions, and help evolve the Data Services practice through process improvement and thought leadership - Model Nordic’s core maxims and values by promoting collaboration, excellence, and customer-first thinking across teams and engagements Job Requirements - Generally, requires a bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree - Bachelor’s degree in data science, healthcare administration, information systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred - Minimum 8+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, data engineering, or business intelligence, with demonstrated success in client-facing or consulting roles - Minimum 4+ years of experience specifically in data engineering within healthcare environments using ADF/Databricks Skills and Experience - Certification in at least one of the following tools is preferred: Databricks, Azure Data Factory with relevant experience in all tools preferred - Advanced Proficiency with SQL and experience with large-scale data sets; Python or R for data engineering - Proficiency in designing and building data integration pipelines, orchestrating workflows, managing data movement activities, and implementing scheduling and monitoring frameworks - Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD practices for data pipeline deployment - Epic certification in one or more modules (e.g., Clarity or Caboodle) and experience working with Epic Clarity and Caboodle data models - Strong experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade data pipelines, ETL workloads, and analytics frameworks - Experience with source control (Git, Azure DevOps) and CI/CD practices for data pipelines - Strong documentation skills for technical specifications and data lineage - Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) package development, debugging, and migration - Ability to lead client discussions, manage stakeholder expectations, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences - Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff, lead technical workstreams, and contribute to strategic solution design - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making - High attention to detail, accountability for deliverables, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement - Experience working across multiple Epic clinical or operational domains - Exposure to modern data architectures and cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, Databricks) - Experience applying Agile methodologies to analytics project delivery - Background in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics techniques is a plus Additional Details - This is a remote position; relocation is not required - Travel may be required up to 25–50%, depending on client and project needs - Occasional off-hours work may be needed for deployments, cutovers, or deadlines - This role may support multiple clients concurrently in a dynamic and collaborative team environment #LI-JD1 Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Are you a decisive, forward-thinking underwriter ready to make a real impact? At Nationwide, we’re not just underwriting policies—we’re underwriting people. Our focus is building relationships, driving innovation, and delivering the exceptional customer experience we’re known for in the industry. As a Life Underwriting Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission—analyzing complex cases, making high-stakes decisions, and collaborating with top-tier financial professionals to craft winning solutions. You’ll bring your expertise to the table, working autonomously with the authority to make competitive offers, all while mentoring others and shaping the future of underwriting. What You’ll Do: - Underwrite sophisticated life insurance applications with autonomy and precision - Lead initiatives, mentor peers, and serve as a go-to expert - Partner closely with sales and financial professionals to understand client needs and deliver competitive, tailored solutions - Drive innovation through accelerated and intelligent underwriting strategies - Represent Nationwide at industry events and help shape best practices What You Bring: - 10+ years of life underwriting experience - FALU, CLU, FLMI, and EKG certification preferred - Strong financial acumen and advanced risk assessment skills - A collaborative spirit and a passion for continuous learning - Confidence and flexibility in making complex decisions and influencing outcomes This role is fully remote. #LI-LP1 #LI-REMOTE Job Description Summary Our underwriters work hard to provide the exceptional customer experience for which Nationwide is known. Actively engaging with our firms and financial professionals to get to know their clients and their needs builds our understanding of the market, what is needed to win business and put our best offer out first. If you thrive working autonomously, making decisions on a variety of impactful issues and continuing to learn and adapt to grow, we want to know more about you! As a Life Underwriting Consultant, you'll analyze, select and classify applications for life insurance, of considerable technical complexity and exposure, to ensure underwriting quality according to established underwriting policies, practices and standards. You'll review and make decisions on larger, more sophisticated, or unusual business. To succeed, you'll need to coordinate life selection standards according to underwriting practices and procedures to achieve satisfactory mortality experience and acceptable administrative results. You'll have opportunities to provide leadership on projects, departmental committees and on the team by identifying problems and potential solutions and be serving as a referral point for less experienced underwriters. You'll work with latitude for independent judgment based on your underwriting authority and company underwriting standards. Job Description Key Responsibilities: - Receives, evaluates and underwrites, on a medical or non-medical basis more complex applications for life insurance up to their maximum handling limit as approved by the Chief Underwriter. Protects the confidentiality of documentation and information acquired throughout the underwriting process. Works within broad limits and authority on highly sophisticated assignments requiring niche knowledge in area of expertise. - Maintains in-depth knowledge of manuals, underwriting materials, rules, regulations, procedures medical factors and practices impacting mortality and morbidity underwriting. Maintains solid understanding of all underwriting administrative systems to conduct business and provides outstanding service to all internal and external customers and field partners. - Evaluates and accesses applications requiring additional evidence of insurability. Determines the need for and authorizes the ordering of, underwriting requirements to include, but not limited to, medical examinations, blood profiles, home office specimens, attending physician reports, inspection reports, client direct interviews, and other essential information. - Develops a strong understanding of the accelerated underwriting process and can apply risk-based decision-making skills to determine the appropriate requirements needed to provide protective value as well as determining appropriate risk class. This may include but not limited to, making fluid-less underwriting decisions as well as the utilization of alternative sources of medical information while maintaining appropriate tolerance for accepting risk. - Evaluates, appraises and quantifies data derived from personal or business financial information and establishes insurable interest in keeping with the principle of indemnification. Handles complex financial underwriting applications and often assists others through referrals and training on financial underwriting. - Reaches terms on, coordinates, and negotiates both automatic and facultative reinsurance within the contractual terms and conditions of Nationwide's various reinsurance treaties and product and market practices. - Consults with other underwriters on the team and accepts referred cases when designated. Suggests innovative solutions, motivates team performance and facilitates open communication to achieve desired results. Supervises the handling of unusual or challenging cases. - Educates internal and external partners on underwriting process, practice and tools. Helps train less experienced underwriting staff. Coordinates, participates and leads training development and delivery for issues or initiatives requiring technical expertise. - Works on special projects as assigned, with little to no direction and is expected to develop project plans, requirements, timelines, etc. - Meets and presents with field partners as needed. Acquires input and feedback during these visits to build a better understanding of partner needs and expectations. - Interprets electrocardiogram tracings received as evidence for life insurance applications. Consults with Medical Director for cases where physician input is required. - Determines eligibility for temporary insurance and authorizes disbursement of policy refunds if the TIA is not eligible. Also authorizes reimbursement and for medical records or other fees requested as associated with requirements needed to confirm evidence of insurability. - Consults with Chief Underwriter, Staff Underwriting, Senior Underwriting Consultants, and the Medical Director as the need arises. - Supports and assists in meeting goals and objectives for varying territories, special agent programs and contests. - Resolves challenges with effective solutions while maintaining focus on improving time service, quality of application submissions and underwriting quality and wastage. - Handling up to $10,00,000 for life, up to $1,000,000 sign off for morbidity underwriting, and sign off authority for exceptions on Intelligent Underwriting. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Underwriting Manager or Director. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: Undergraduate studies in medical related discipline, marketing, insurance, risk management, economics, finance or business management. License/Certification/Designation: Obtainment of AALU designation. Participation in, or attainment of, professional/technical studies or designation such as the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Fellow of Life Management Institute (FLMI). EKG Certified preferred. Experience: Ten years life underwriting experience Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Medical Underwriting: Understands the anatomy of the human body and disease processes and can assess the impact of an individual’s mortality and morbidity risk and can translate that to assess the appropriate risk classification. Financial Underwriting: Solid foundation for sophisticated financial underwriting. Extensive knowledge of life underwriting principles and practices, including basic contract law. In-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical and non-medical risks as they relate to life insurance. Knowledge of managing and interpreting underwriting results. Relationships: Very comfortable negotiating offers and calling out on offers that are other than applied for to explain reasons to the advisor or sales leader. Proven knowledge of products and reinsurance - is comfortable and has relationships with our facultative reinsurance partners. Can reach terms on reinsurance decisions. Actively involved in industry meetings/conferences and our CE program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal/external contacts. Strong collaboration and presentation skills in individual or group settings. Ability to make decisions on highly complex issues and work with minimal direction. Proficiency in conflict resolution. Agile and adaptable. Advanced ability to handle ambiguity in a flexible and responsive manner. Ability to coach, train and mentor other underwriters. Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills. Able to analyze highly complex insurance risks to assess acceptability including policy language, alternative rating plans, methodologies, and reinsurance. Ability to communicate difficult concepts and influence others to adopt a different point of view. Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Proven track record of reaching a solution in situations where there may be multiple options. Able to make difficult decisions and suggest alternative solutions. Consistently draws on appropriate perspectives and resources. Demonstrates strong resilience and supports others through change. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner. Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values. Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible) Working Conditions: Normal office environment and may have the option to work from home. Non-standard hours and some travel may be required. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. We currently anticipate accepting applications until 03/27/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline. Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law. This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247. For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Consultant II, Underwriting - Life : $108,000.00-$200,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Consultant II, Underwriting - Life : $108,000.00 - $162,000.00

• Address and handle high end cases with serious injuries, complex coverage scenarios and legal inquiries or disputes • Handle high end cases with serious injuries and/or complex coverage scenarios • Respond to decisions, agreement, and/or court order; creates action plan • Identify cases for settlements/redemptions

Overview Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Program Consultant, Health Care, supporting our National Center office in Dallas, TX. This position can be home based. This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 4/30/2028, with the possibility of extension. The Program Consultant, Health Care, will be responsible for the implementation of quality programs aimed at improving care for patients with cardiovascular disease. Responsible for working with multiple sites to educate and motivate improvement in treatment to guidelines, clinical processes, and practices. Responsible for communicating project status and delivering requirements within budget, scope, and timeline. This position will also work closely with several different departments within the national office to ensure success. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs. Responsibilities - Lead the implementation of quality improvement projects to help healthcare providers treat cardiovascular disease in alignment with the organization's guidelines, providing consultation, support, and process mapping to identify improvement opportunities. - Develop and implement program strategies, serving as the main point of contact for hospitals and clinics while coordinating with staff and volunteers to ensure sustainability through ongoing resources and education. - Collaborate with clinicians to develop clinical decision support tools and address barriers to guideline adoption, improving patient outcomes by enhancing clinical workflows. - Communicate project progress with leadership, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure project deliverables are met according to timelines. - Oversee project documentation, including managing budgets, timelines, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. - 3 years of related work experience. - 3 years of experience in healthcare or public health, including clinical, quality improvement, program development, and systems improvement. - 3 years of project management experience, including managing budgets, timelines, and communication with team members and stakeholders. - Skilled in working with clinical audiences to drive change management and improve patient outcomes. - Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively engage with volunteers to increase motivation and participation. - Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time, including overnight stays. Preferred: - Experience and/or knowledge of Cardiac and or Stroke care - Experience using Get With the Guidelines registries Compensation & Benefits The expected pay range will be $70,000 to $90,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details. - Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed. - Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. - Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation. - Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. - Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year. - Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization. The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are. At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities #LI-Remote