Elevance Health
Cost of Care/Provider Contracting Data Analyst
Location:
This role requires associates to be in‑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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, 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.
The Cost of Care/Provider Contracting Data Analyst
is responsible for providing analytical support to the Cost of Care and/or Provider Contracting organizations. Focuses efforts on lowering claims costs, improving the quality of care, and increasing member and provider network satisfaction.
How You Will Make an Impact
Provides expert advice, analytic and consultative support to Medical Directors and management on cost of care issues.
Works on large scale initiatives with high dollar cost savings opportunities.
Partners with provider contractors to develop contracting strategy and supports all aspects of the contract negotiation process.
Can work with multiple provider types, e.g. physician, ancillary, medical groups, or hospitals.
Supports a full range of contract arrangements and pricing mechanisms.
Works on complex enterprise‑wide initiatives and acts as project lead.
Uses analytic tools to track both health risks and compliance, as well as supporting the contract negotiation process.
Types of analyses include performing sophisticated retrospective data analytics; building new and modifying existing complex models to create predictive impact decision‑making tools.
Recommends policy changes and claims system changes to pursue cost savings.
Reviews results post‑implementation to ensure projected cost savings are realized and recommends modifications as applicable.
Recommends standardized practices to optimize cost of care.
Educates provider contractors on contracting analytics from a financial impact perspective.
May recommend alternative contract language and may go on‑site to provider premises during contract negotiations.
Participates on project team involved with enterprise wide initiatives.
Acts as a source of direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.
Minimum Requirements Requires BS/BA degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; minimum of 5 years experience in broad‑based analytical, managed care payor or provider environment; considerable experience in statistical analysis and healthcare modeling; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences
Master's degree preferred.
Proficiency with Snowflake, SAS, SQL and Excel is strongly preferred.
Experience with Tableau is preferred.
Experience with Value‑based programs preferred.
Health Economics background strongly preferred.
Healthcare background strongly preferred.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact
elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com
for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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This role requires associates to be in‑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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, 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.
The Cost of Care/Provider Contracting Data Analyst
is responsible for providing analytical support to the Cost of Care and/or Provider Contracting organizations. Focuses efforts on lowering claims costs, improving the quality of care, and increasing member and provider network satisfaction.
How You Will Make an Impact
Provides expert advice, analytic and consultative support to Medical Directors and management on cost of care issues.
Works on large scale initiatives with high dollar cost savings opportunities.
Partners with provider contractors to develop contracting strategy and supports all aspects of the contract negotiation process.
Can work with multiple provider types, e.g. physician, ancillary, medical groups, or hospitals.
Supports a full range of contract arrangements and pricing mechanisms.
Works on complex enterprise‑wide initiatives and acts as project lead.
Uses analytic tools to track both health risks and compliance, as well as supporting the contract negotiation process.
Types of analyses include performing sophisticated retrospective data analytics; building new and modifying existing complex models to create predictive impact decision‑making tools.
Recommends policy changes and claims system changes to pursue cost savings.
Reviews results post‑implementation to ensure projected cost savings are realized and recommends modifications as applicable.
Recommends standardized practices to optimize cost of care.
Educates provider contractors on contracting analytics from a financial impact perspective.
May recommend alternative contract language and may go on‑site to provider premises during contract negotiations.
Participates on project team involved with enterprise wide initiatives.
Acts as a source of direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.
Minimum Requirements Requires BS/BA degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; minimum of 5 years experience in broad‑based analytical, managed care payor or provider environment; considerable experience in statistical analysis and healthcare modeling; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, And Experiences
Master's degree preferred.
Proficiency with Snowflake, SAS, SQL and Excel is strongly preferred.
Experience with Tableau is preferred.
Experience with Value‑based programs preferred.
Health Economics background strongly preferred.
Healthcare background strongly preferred.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact
elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com
for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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