Business Information Analyst Senior

Elevance Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health in Virginia is seeking a Senior Business Information Analyst to analyze, report, and develop data-driven recommendations on complex business metrics. You will extend beyond simple SQL requests, understanding how backend structures enable critical processes and downstream reporting.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and thoughtful technical problem solving, with opportunities to influence design, automate repetitive work, and improve performance and maintainability of

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related field with at least 3 years in data analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SSMS.
• Ability to design relational database structures at scale.
• Strong SQL skills including complex queries.
• Experience supporting downstream reporting and dashboards.
• Translate requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain databases to track business performance.
• Analyze data and summarize performance using statistics.
• Develop and analyze reports for claims, provider, and utilization data.
• Publish periodic and ad hoc reports.
• Translate business issues into diagnostic data and decision tools.
• Recommend actions based on data analysis.

Skills

SQL & SSMS

Data analysis

Reporting

Problem solving

Database design

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

SQL Server

SSMS

Job description

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.
The Business Information Analyst Senior will be responsible for analyzing, reporting and developing recommendations on data related to complex and varied business metrics. Typically provides technical assistance to lower-level staff.

We are looking for a developer who takes ownership of the systems and data they support. The Business Information Analyst Senior requires more than completing assigned SQL requests. The successful candidate will understand how backend database structures enable critical business processes, affect application functionality, and support downstream reporting and decision-making.

Our development environment strongly encourages creativity, individuality, and thoughtful technical problem-solving. Developers are empowered to question inefficient processes, recommend better designs, automate repetitive work, and introduce new approaches that improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.

The ideal candidate is energized by complex data challenges, comfortable working through ambiguity, and able to balance independent thinking with collaboration. They will thrive in an environment where they are expected to bring forward ideas, challenge assumptions constructively, and apply their own technical perspective to the solutions they build.
How you will make an impact:

• Creates and maintains databases to track business performance.
• Analyzes data and summarizes performance using summary statistical procedures.
• Develops and analyzes business performance reports (e.g. for claims data, provider data, utilization data) and provides notations of performance deviations and anomalies.
• Creates and publishes periodic reports, as well as any necessary ad hoc reports.
• May require taking business issue and devising best way to develop appropriate diagnostic and/or tracking data that will translate business requirements into usable decision support tools.
• May make recommendations based upon data analysis.

Minimum Requirements: Requires a BS/BA degree in related field and a minimum of 3 years data analysis or related experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Minimum of three years of professional experience developing and supporting solutions in Microsoft SQL Server environments highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and advanced SQL, including complex queries, joins, subqueries, common table expressions, temporary tables, window functions, and data aggregation highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and modify relational database structures while considering scalability, maintainability, performance, and downstream reporting needs highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts, data types, primary and foreign keys, indexing, normalization, referential integrity, and transactional processing highly preferred.
• Experience supporting data that feeds operational reports, analytics, dashboards, or other downstream systems, with an understanding of how database changes may affect dependent processes highly preferred.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting backend database objects that support business-critical web applications, including tables, views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and scheduled processes preferred.
• Experience writing and reviewing data definition and data manipulation scripts, including the safe implementation of schema changes and data updates preferred.
• Experience analyzing and resolving data quality, application, and production-support issues across interconnected tables and processes preferred.
• Ability to translate business and application requirements into reliable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions preferred.

If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a `sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions. Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $77,520 to $116,280.

Locations:

Virginia

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 considered to be 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, paid time off, stock, 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.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

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 behaviours 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, and 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 may contact [e-mail] assistance. 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