Forecast & Analysis Consultant

Elevance Health (Anthem); Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) + match

Job summary

Elevance Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Forecast & Analysis Consultant to coordinate all forecasting and analysis for FEP operations, building 6-36 month demand and workforce forecasts in collaboration with WFM, Operations, Comprehensive Health Management and the Data & Reporting Analytics team.

The role requires a BA/BS with at least 5 years in data collection, analysis, and reporting; experience with NICE, Verint, Aspect, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) plus SQL/Python/R is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 5+ years of data collection, analysis and forecasting experience.
• Experience with Workforce Management (WFM) tools and BI platforms (Power BI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Monitors forecast accuracy and refines models using variance analysis.
• Translates volume forecasts into headcount, FTE, and skill-mix requirements.
• Partners within WFM to align long-range forecasts with scheduling and intraday management.
• Supports hiring, backfill, cross-training, and redeployment strategies.
• Coordinates and manages all WFM analysis and forecasting processes; ensures data quality and actionable insights.
• Presents forecasts, assumptions, and risks to leadership; supports dashboard development.

Skills

Forecasting

WFM

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BA/BS in business

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

NICE

Verint

Aspect

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-09-30

Position Title: Forecast & Analysis Consultant

Job Description: Forecast & Analysis Consultant

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 Forecast & Analysis Consultant i s responsible for coordinating and managing all reporting, analysis and forecasting processes. The Forecasting & Analysis Consultant is responsible for developing and maintaining a 6-36-month demand and workforce forecasts for FEP operations. This role partners closely with the Workforce Management (WFM) team, Operations, Comprehensive Health Management, and the Data & Reporting Analytics team to provide forward-looking insights that enable proactive staffing, budgeting, and capacity planning. Build predictive and scenario-based models to assess demand variability and risk. Ensures that forecasting methodologies are aligned with business targets and operating plans are consistent with corporate objectives.

How you will make an impact:

• Monitors forecast accuracy and continuously refine models using variance analysis.
• Translates volume forecasts into headcount, FTE, and skill-mix requirements.
• Partners within WFM to align long-range forecasts with short-term scheduling and intraday management.
• Supports hiring, backfill, cross-training, and redeployment strategies.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing all WFM analysis and forecasting processes. (took out reporting)
• Assures quality and integrity of the data collected and data insights shared with the business. (Eliminated the word reported)
• Provides expertise to lower-level consultants on the analysis of business needs to determine optimal means of meeting those needs.
• Provides data-driven insights to inform strategic initiatives, growth planning, and operational changes.
• Quantifies workforce impacts of new programs, regulatory changes, or benefit design shifts.
• Manages ROI Analysis of initiatives impacting workflow and productivity
• Presents forecasts, assumptions, and risks to operational and executive leadership.
• Creates clear, executive-level summaries and consults on dashboard development (took out develop dashboards)
• Serves as liaison for the FEP WFM forecast processes and the annual operating plan. (took out enrollment)
• Ensures that forecasting methodologies are aligned with business targets and operating plan
• ensures the business targets and —

Minimum Requirements:

Requires BA/BS degree in business or related field; a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in data collection, analysis and reporting; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Experience with Workforce management tools (e.g., NICE, Verint, Aspect, or similar), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• SQL, Python, or R preferred
• Knowledge of the health care industry preferred

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Job Family:

RDA > Reporting & Data Analysis

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 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, 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 wo