Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Elevance Health

  • Job overview

    The Advanced Analytics Analyst Sr at Elevance Health develops statistical models to predict and analyze business metrics, impacting healthcare quality, cost, and utilization.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves preparing analytical datasets, building and validating statistical models, publishing results, collaborating with business partners to identify population segments, and developing actionable plans based on data patterns.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires MS, MA, or PhD in quantitative fields with at least 3 years of SAS programming and healthcare experience; preferred skills include advanced SAS software, SQL, R or Python, AWS/cloud familiarity, and strong communication abilities.

  • Work environment and culture

    The position supports a hybrid work model with 1-2 days in-office weekly to balance collaboration and flexibility for productivity and work-life balance.

  • Job location and travel

    The role requires 1-2 days per week in-office with flexibility for remote work; alternate locations may be considered.

Company overview

Elevance Health, formerly known as Anthem, Inc., is a leading health benefits company in the United States that provides a diverse range of medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, and other related services. They generate revenue primarily through premiums from their health insurance plans, administrative fees for managing self-funded plans, and government contracts for Medicare and Medicaid services. An important historical note is their rebranding from Anthem to Elevance Health in 2022, reflecting their broader commitment to elevating whole health and advancing health beyond healthcare.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in statistical modeling, particularly your experience with SAS programming and handling large, multi-source datasets, as these are critical for the Advanced Analytics Analyst Sr role at Elevance Health.

  • Highlight your background in healthcare analytics, focusing on your ability to design modeling studies and collaborate with business partners to translate complex data into actionable insights related to quality, cost, and utilization.

  • Apply through multiple platforms such as Elevance Health's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your exposure and increase your chances of landing an interview.

  • Connect with professionals in Elevance Health's analytics or data science divisions on LinkedIn; when reaching out, use ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives in healthcare analytics or inquiring about how their team leverages cloud technologies like AWS for modeling.

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