PBM Business Consultant

Elevance Health; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 88 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Bonus programs

401(k) match

Résumé du poste

Elevance Health in Illinois is seeking a PBM Business Consultant to join our team in a hybrid capacity. You will lead analysts on complex projects, determine software requirements, and design solutions addressing business needs across PBM operations and claims adjudication.

Responsibilities include conducting data analyses, partnering with cross-functional teams, and presenting findings to leadership. This role offers in-office and flexible work, with salary range provided and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS and at least 8 years of business analysis and project management experience.
• Experience with PBM operations, claims adjudication and benefit configuration preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive reporting.

Responsabilités

• Lead teams of analysts on complex projects.
• Define software requirements to address business needs.
• Analyze and design solutions for business needs.
• Consult with partners on application and implementation.
• Perform data analyses to quantify impact and trends.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop governance artifacts for compliance and audits.

Connaissances

PBM operations

Pharmacy claims

Impact analysis

Root cause analysis

Excel

SQL

Python

Data analytics

Cross-functional

Formation

BA/BS

Description du poste

Title

PBM Business Consultant

Hybrid Work Model

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 accommodation is granted as required by law.

How you will make an impact

• May lead teams of analysts assigned to complex projects.
• Determines specific business application software requirements to address complex and varied business needs.
• Analyzes and designs solutions to address complex and varied business needs.
• Consults with business partners concerning application and implementation of technology.
• Lead restitution reviews and operational investigations to assess member, client, and financial impacts resulting from process, system, or configuration issues.
• Conduct complex business and claims data analyses to quantify impact, identify trends, and support remediation recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Product, Technology, Finance, Compliance, and Client Services to evaluate risks and develop corrective actions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis efforts and drive process improvements that strengthen operational controls and prevent future issues.
• Develop impact assessment methodologies, business cases, and executive-level reporting to support decision making.
• Support strategic PBM Operations initiatives by evaluating operational impacts, implementation risks, and business performance outcomes.
• Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and status updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and governance artifacts to support compliance, audit, and contractual obligations.
• Think end to end and take accountability for your work.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 8 years business analysis experience, which should include analysis and project management; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Knowledge of systems capabilities and business operations is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of PBM operations, pharmacy claims adjudication, and benefit configuration is preferred.
• Experience with impact analysis, operational risk assessments, and root cause investigations is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with large datasets is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, or similar reporting and analytics tools is preferred.
• Ability to translate complex findings into actionable business recommendations is preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including executive-level reporting is preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving process improvements is preferred.
• Healthcare, PBM, compliance, or operational consulting experience preferred.

Locations

• Connecticut
• Virginia
• Massachusetts
• Illinois

Salary

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is $87,680 to $144,672.

Benefits

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).

Additional Compensation

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 Details

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt

Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family: BSP > Business Support

About Us

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.

Our Work Culture

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 and Rewards

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.

Remote and Hybrid Policy

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.

ADA Accommodation

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.

Legal and Compliance

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. 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.

Employment Terms

Please visit the Contract Worker Community Page. Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.