Lead Director, Medicare Advantage and Group ACA Risk Adjustment Informatics

CVS Health; Washington; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Director of Informatics to guide Medicare Advantage and ACA risk adjustment analytics, predictive modeling, and intervention strategy. You will lead analytics to improve risk score accuracy, regulatory compliance, and financial valuation while partnering with senior management across the enterprise.

The role may sit anywhere in the US and requires extensive healthcare analytics leadership, strong SQL/SAS/Python expertise, and a track record of delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, informatics, risk adjustment, actuarial, finance, data science, or related disciplines.
• 2+ years of leadership experience (direct reports, team lead).
• Advanced technical proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, BigQuery, or similar
• Experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, financial modeling, or data science concepts
• Demonstrated ability to influence leadership and deliver measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk adjustment analytics supporting score completeness, accuracy, engagement, recapture, and algorithms.
• Develop and implement advanced predictive analytics and AI solutions to support risk adjustment, population health, and business performance initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning and performance improvement efforts.
• Build and mentor a high-performing analytics and informatics team across related disciplines.
• Ensure data governance, CMS regulatory compliance, and robust controls for data integrity.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

Leadership

Predictive analytics

Machine learning

Data modeling

Influence leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience

Master's degree in Business, Informatics, Analytics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Healthcare analytics, Actuarial, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

BigQuery

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Revenue Integrity Informatics is seeking a Lead Director, Informatics to lead Medicare Advantage and ACA risk adjustment analytics, predictive modeling, intervention strategy, and financial valuations. This role is responsible for driving risk score accuracy and completeness, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering actionable data-informed opportunities. The role is highly visible within the enterprise and will be a key contributor to strategic decision-making with senior management.

This role may sit anywhere in the US.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Adjustment & Business Performance

• Lead enterprise risk adjustment analytics supporting risk score completeness, accuracy, engagement, recapture, and algorithms.

• Leverage claims and clinical data for deep learning into drivers of performance and model impacts.

• Proactively engage with stakeholders on emerging trends, rising risk, and data-driven opportunities

• Oversee the analytics that drive risk adjustment intervention activities, including prospective and retrospective programs.

• Directs the prioritization and performance evaluation of outreach, engagement, and clinical documentation initiatives.

Predictive Analytics, AI & Innovation

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced predictive analytics and AI solutions to support risk adjustment, population health, and business performance initiatives.

• Drive innovation through automation, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies that improve efficiency and scalability

• Measure and evaluate intervention effectiveness and overall business impact

• Translate complex analytical findings into practical recommendations that improve operational, clinical, and financial outcomes.

• Partner with technology and data engineering teams to enhance data architecture, automation, and analytics capabilities.

Strategic Leadership & Partnerships

• Partner with executive leadership, market leaders, finance, actuarial, service operations, and clinical teams to support strategic planning and performance improvement efforts.

• Provide executive-level presentations and recommendations that influence organizational strategy and investment decisions.

• Manage data relationships with external vendors and business partners

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Ensure adherence to CMS regulations, data governance policies, and organizational compliance expectations.

• Lead analytical support for compliance reviews and risk adjustment governance activities

• Establish and maintain controls that promote data integrity, auditability, transparency, and accuracy.

• Monitor regulatory and industry changes, assess business impact, and ensure timely implementation of required analytic and reporting enhancements.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of leaders and individual contributors across analytics, informatics, data science, and related disciplines.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and results-oriented execution.

• Champion technical excellence and continuous learning in areas including risk adjustment analytics, AI modeling, SQL, SAS, Python, BigQuery, and similar

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, informatics, risk adjustment, actuarial, finance, data science, or related disciplines.

• 2+ years of leadership experience (direct reports, team lead).

• Advanced technical proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, BigQuery, or similar

• Experience with predictive analytics, machine learning, financial modeling, or data science concepts

• Demonstrated ability to influence leadership and deliver measurable business results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, or ACA risk adjustment methodologies, HCC models, healthcare claims and clinical data, and CMS regulatory requirements.

• Experience at a health plan or provider system

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience

• Master's degree in Business, Informatics, Analytics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Healthcare analytics, Actuarial, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent combination of advanced education, professional certification, or demonstrated subject matter expertise preferred

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/06/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.