Senior Healthcare Data Analytics Consultant

Elevance Health•Richmond, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Healthcare Data Analytics Consultant is a highly technical, hands-on analytics professional who performs in-depth analytics with stakeholders to identify cost-of-care opportunities, support enterprise metrics and reporting strategies, and turn data into actionable insights. The role writes advanced SQL queries, analyzes trends, and builds interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau. The consultant works with raw data to investigate business questions, validate findings, and develop data-driven recommendations. They collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and present findings through clear, compelling visualizations that support decision-making. The role also mentors and coaches other metrics associates and provides strategic direction, technical assistance, and consultation on the use of data. The position follows a hybrid work arrangement. Associates are expected to work in-office one to two days per week; candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of an office unless an accommodation is granted. Alternate locations may be considered for candidates within commuting distance. The role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a business- or mathematics-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years of data collection or analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Health insurance industry experience.
Ability to work within commuting distance of an office for the hybrid work arrangement, unless an accommodation is granted.
Not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Advanced, hands-on SQL expertise, including independently writing and optimizing complex queries, joins, and subqueries.
Strong hands-on Tableau experience, or experience with a similar tool, including independently designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing dashboards and visualizations.
Understanding of metric and statistical calculations.
Experience in data consulting and presentations.
Knowledge of OLAP reporting tools.
Experience performing deep-dive analytics to identify process and cost-of-care opportunities.
Experience in data visualization and reporting using Tableau or similar tools.
Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large, complex datasets.
Ability to communicate and present analytical data clearly and concisely to all levels of management.
Proactive problem-solving approach and interest in data-driven decision-making.
Ability to work independently and make recommendations based on statistical analysis.
Master’s degree.
Advanced process-improvement or process-control certification, such as Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt/Master Black Belt, or ITIL Advanced Certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed trend, root-cause, and statistical analyses to identify patterns, anomalies, cost-reduction opportunities, and process improvements.
Investigate business questions using raw data, validate findings, and develop data-driven recommendations.
Work with business stakeholders to analyze metrics and use trend data to identify cost-of-care opportunities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and transform raw data into compelling visual stories.
Use SQL to extract, manipulate, and analyze data efficiently.
Create user-friendly visualizations using Tableau or similar tools to support decision-making.
Improve and optimize existing reports and dashboards for clarity and performance.
Stay current with trends and best practices in data visualization and reporting.
Mentor and coach other metrics associates.
Provide strategic direction, technical assistance, and consultation to others on the use of data.