Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities. As a Data Scientist Analyst, you will support the development of innovative analytics and AI solutions to uncover cost trends across various healthcare markets, collaborating with finance leaders and business stakeholders to enhance decision-making through advanced modeling and insights delivery.
Develop and implement predictive models, trend detection algorithms, and statistical analyses using weekly claims, pharmacy, lab, and authorization data to identify emerging cost drivers
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to uncover leading indicators of health utilization trends and improve predictive accuracy of actuarial and financial models
Build and enhance interactive dashboards and executive tools that translate complex data into actionable insights for business and finance leaders
Design and implement scalable machine learning models and LLM-based solutions
Apply NLP techniques and prompt engineering to build conversational and generative AI systems
Develop APIs using FastAPI or Flask for model serving and integration
Execute algorithms to address specific business problems under the direction of team lead or manager
Work with datasets of moderate size and complexity
Develop visualization of analysis output for business users and publish results under the direction of team lead or manager
Support the evolution of early-warning systems and automation for trend monitoring and reporting across multiple lines of business
Translate model outputs and statistical insights into clear business narratives that inform planning, pricing, and strategic actions
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Physics, Biostatistics or related Quantitative disciplines and 1 or more years of experience in predictive analytics or equivalent; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
Preferred
Prior experience in healthcare analytics or trend analysis is a strong advantage highly preferred
Proven ability to communicate technical findings and complex concepts to a non-technical audience and develop compelling visual narratives highly preferred
Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, or similar tools to manipulate large, complex healthcare data sets highly preferred
Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) preferred
Benefits
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability benefits
401(k) +match
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources
Hybrid Workforce Strategy (in-office at least once per week, unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager; specific requirements discussed during hiring process)
Remote/hybrid flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance (hybrid approach combines structured office engagement with autonomy of virtual work)
Elevance Health is an integrated whole-health approach to help people in health journey and address their full range of needs.
