Advanced Analytics Consultant (contract)

Job ID: JP00046428 Anticipated Start Date: April 20, 2026 Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. 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. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides analytical insights to support business solution development based on quality, use, cost and other key drivers. Develops and refines analysis templates for problem diagnosis and opportunities assessment. Consults on all considerations related to designing and executing tests or pilot programs. Contributes to the design of new program/initiative based on test/pilot outcomes. Develops targeting criteria or customer segmentation based on analytical insights, clinical inputs, product design and operations considerations. Develops predictive models and other tools that help target the right members. Develops methodology to measure clinical, utilization and financial outcomes of a program/initiative. Conducts in-depth research to address challenging issues in measuring outcomes. Leads applied research projects; authors white papers, presents at industry conferences and submits journal publications. Addresses limitation of certain data sources and evaluates incremental value of new data sources. MUST have in-depth knowledge of claims processing and claims data. MUST be able to run their own analysis and translate to insights and/or recommendations as well as work within a team and possibly direct less experienced team members on where, how, and what to look for. Requirements: Requires MS, MA, or PhD with concentration in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Engineering, Computer Science or Operations Research and a minimum of 5 years' experience in related health care analytics; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background. PhD preferred. Experience with developing expert modeling system for segmentation/stratification that supports customized strategies for different customer segments in a major industry highly desirable - healthcare, financial, database/direct marketing, online retails, consulting, etc. Substantial analytical experience in healthcare industry preferred. Advanced expertise with SAS or equivalent analytical tools and comprehensive experience with Teradata, SQL, or equivalent data base tools strongly preferred. Job Type: Contract Opportunity Additional Details: Must have medical health plan claims experience. Work schedule, Standard Business hours M-F, 8 to 5pm EST Candidate must be available to go into the Atlanta office (740 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308) for collaboration meetings. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, contractors 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. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location. 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