Senior Healthcare Data Analytics Consultant

Elevance Health•Durham, NC

1d•$107,600 - $161,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Healthcare Data Analytics Consultant is a highly technical, hands-on analytics professional who performs deep-dive analytics with stakeholders to identify cost-of-care opportunities, support enterprise-level metrics and reporting strategies, and turn data into actionable insights. The role uses advanced SQL to query and analyze data and Tableau to build interactive dashboards and reports. The consultant conducts trend, root-cause, and statistical analyses; investigates business questions using raw data; validates findings; and develops data-driven recommendations. The role also partners with stakeholders to understand data needs and communicate analytical results through compelling visualizations. It includes improving existing reports and dashboards, staying current with visualization and reporting practices, and mentoring and coaching other metrics associates. The position provides strategic direction, technical assistance, and consultation to others in the use of data. The position is hybrid, with associates required to work in an office one to two days per week. Candidates generally need to live within reasonable commuting distance of an office, though alternate locations may be considered for those within commuting distance. The role is a non-management exempt position on the first shift. It is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a business- or mathematics-related field, and at least 10 years of data collection and analysis experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Health insurance industry experience is required.
Advanced hands-on SQL expertise, including the ability to independently write and optimize complex queries, joins, and subqueries.
Hands-on Tableau or similar-tool experience, including independently designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing dashboards and visualizations.
Ability to perform deep-dive analytics to identify process and cost-of-care opportunities.
Proficiency or advanced skill in SQL for querying and manipulating large, complex datasets.
Ability to work independently and make recommendations based on statistical analysis.
Proactive problem-solving approach and interest in data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of metric and statistical calculations.
Data consulting and presentation experience.
Knowledge of OLAP reporting tools.
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and present analytical data to all levels of management.
Master's degree.
Advanced certification in process improvement and process control, 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 identify cost-of-care opportunities using trend data.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and transform raw data into compelling visual stories.
Use SQL to extract, manipulate, and analyze data efficiently.
Use Tableau or similar visualization tools to create user-friendly visualizations that support decision-making.
Continuously 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 in the use of data.