Advanced Analytics Consultant

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health in Virginia seeks an Advanced Analytics Consultant to apply advanced analytics to member behavior, product concepts and health outcomes. You'll partner with leaders to translate insights into strategic actions, measure program value, and support data-driven decisions.

The role requires a strong background in quantitative methods and healthcare analytics, with experience in SAS, Python, SQL and Snowflake. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires MS, MA, or PhD in a quantitative discipline and 5+ years in health care analytics.
• Experience measuring program outcomes and ROI in health programs.

Responsibilities

• Consults business leaders to apply insights to test and drive product innovation and enhancement.
• Measures program outcomes and demonstrates value of analytics initiatives.
• Helps win and retain clients through data-driven strategic decisions.
• Provides analytical insights to support solution development based on quality, cost, and other drivers.
• Develops analysis templates for problem diagnosis and opportunities assessment.
• Designs and executes tests or pilots to validate initiatives.
• Develops targeting criteria or segmentation using analytics and clinical inputs.
• Assesses data source limitations and evaluates incremental data value.
• Leads applied research projects and shares findings with stakeholders.

Skills

SAS

Python

SQL

Education

MS/MA/PhD in quantitative discipline

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Advanced Analytics Consultant

Anticipated End Date: 2026-08-31 Position Title: Advanced Analytics Consultant Job Description: Advanced Analytics Consultant The Advanced Analytics Consultant employs advanced analytics to gain critical insights into member behavior drivers and preferences, product/program concepts and value propositions, operational effectiveness and efficiencies, client specific health gaps and needs.

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

How you will make an impact:

• Consults business leaders and internal partners to apply the insights to test and drive product innovation and enhancement to target the right members for the right service.


• To measure program outcome and demonstrate value.


• Help win and retain clients, and support information based strategic decision making.


• Provides analytical insights to support business solution development based on quality, use, cost and other key drivers.


• Develops and refines analysis templates for problem diagnosis and opportunities assessment.


• Consults on all considerations related to designing and executing tests or pilot programs.


• Contributes to the design of new program/initiative based on test/pilot outcomes.


• Develops targeting criteria or customer segmentation based on analytical insights, clinical inputs, product design and operations considerations; develops predictive models and other tools that help target the right members.


• Develops methodology to measure clinical, utilization and financial outcomes of a program/initiative.


• Conducts in-depth research to address challenging issues in measuring outcomes.


• Leads applied research projects.


• Authors white papers, presents at industry conferences and submits journal publications.


• Addresses limitation of certain data sources and evaluates incremental value of new data sources.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires MS, MA, or PhD with concentration in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Engineering, Computer Science or Operations Research and a minimum of 5 years experience in related health care analytics; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Experience with developing and executing evaluation methodologies to measure outcomes and return on Investment for health programs and demonstrate their value that supports clinical and business strategies in the health industry.


• Experience partnering with clinical and business leaders to translate and apply insights to drive value for the enterprise.


• Experience with extracting and transforming data across multiple sources for routine reporting of outcomes metrics.


• Substantial analytical experience in the healthcare industry is preferred, particularly in population health and/or palliative care.


• Advanced expertise with SAS and/or python or equivalent analytical tools and comprehensive experience with Snowflake, SQL, or equivalent data base tools strongly preferred.

Location: Virginia

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $111,520 to $167,280.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations.

No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

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Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.