Health Services Data Analyst

Elevance Health (Anthem); Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a Health Services Data Analyst in Connecticut to analyze Medicaid behavioral health data and support performance improvement across programs such as Rural Health Transformation and 1115 Waiver.

The role builds and maintains databases, creates dashboards, and delivers ad hoc reports, translating complex data into actionable insights for internal stakeholders.

Hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 days in office; candidate must reside in Connecticut to hold the position.

Qualifications

• Requires BS/BA degree and a minimum of 2 years related operational and/or data analysis experience.
• Experience with SAS and Tableau preferred for building dashboards and data visualizations.
• Knowledge of Medicaid behavioral health services in Connecticut is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains databases to track business performance.
• Analyzes data and summarizes performance using summary statistical procedures.
• Develops and analyzes business performance reports and provides notations of deviations and anomalies.
• Creates and publishes periodic reports and develops ad hoc reports as needed.
• Supports data analysis for CT Medicaid initiatives and builds provider-facing dashboards.
• Collaborates with teams to develop and maintain reporting specifications and dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

SAS

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Health Services Data Analyst

Anticipated End Date: 2026-08-28

Location

This role requires associates be in the 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.

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.

It is required to live in the state of Connecticut to hold this position.

Job Description

The Health Services Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing, insight-oriented reporting and developing actionable recommendations based on data related to supporting Connecticut HUSKY Health Medicaid behavioral health services, quality measurement and performance improvement, including major initiatives such as Rural Health Transformation, the 1115 Substance Use Waiver, the CCBHC, and the statewide Behavioral Health Homes (BHH).

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, makes necessary recommendations, and develops ad hoc reports as needed.


• 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.


• Supports the Connecticut Initiative through data analysis, reporting, and quality-measurement activities. Develops, maintains, and enhances provider-facing dashboards to support performance monitoring and quality improvement.


• Collaborates with the Behavioral Health Home team to develop and maintain Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services behavioral health home core-set measures and reporting specifications.


• Responds to provider dashboard questions, delivers training on dashboard functionality and data interpretation, and communicates findings to internal stakeholders and provider organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a BS/BA degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years related operational and/or data analysis experience, experience in database structures, and standard query and reporting tools; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Experiences and Competencies

• Experience using SAS statistical software to analyze data and create queries.


• Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing interactive Tableau dashboards and data visualizations.


• Medicaid claims experience, preferably involving behavioral health claims data.


• Knowledge of behavioral health system of care in Connecticut.


• Moderate to advanced Excel skills.


• Experience analyzing program outcomes and performance trends to identify quality-improvement opportunities.


• Experience presenting data findings and providing dashboard training to internal stakeholders, state partners and provider organizations.


• Knowledge of Medicaid quality measures, behavioral health home core-set measures, and integrated care programs.

Job Level

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family

QLT > Analysis

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.

Benefits

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 i