Health Services Data Analyst

Elevance Health•Wallingford, CT

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

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). 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
Must live in the state of Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.