Health Research Scientist

Elevance Health

. Manage regional quality improvement and performance measurement projects at regional and cross-regional levels, including related analytics.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRocky Hill • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality improvement and performance measurement within healthcare, utilizing advanced statistical analysis and data visualization tools to drive effective program evaluation and improvement initiatives. Proficient in leading cross-regional projects and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve performance goals and enhance clinical quality outcomes.

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Quality Improvement LeadershipAdvanced Statistical AnalysisData Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)Performance Measurement MethodologyLean Six Sigma

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStatistical Programming (R, SAS)Data Mining TechniquesKPI MonitoringPerformance Measure Methodology

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauData Warehouse

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Quality ImprovementHEDISBehavioral Health ServicesMedicaidPerformance Targets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage regional quality improvement and performance measurement projects at regional and cross-regional levels, including related analytics.
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality and performance improvement projects and other quality-related initiatives from inception through conclusion.
Support Connecticut HUSKY Health Medicaid behavioral health services, quality measurement and performance improvement initiatives, including Rural Health Transformation, the 1115 Substance Use Waiver, the CCBHC, and statewide Behavioral Health Homes.
Perform data analysis, review and incorporate relevant literature, design collaborative projects, collect, extract and manipulate data, apply statistical methods, generate reports depicting performance-measure trends, write reports, and present results at committee meetings.
Understand and assist with updating performance measure methodology, including reporting and data requirements, and use quality improvement techniques to improve organizational and/or provider performance.
Provide leadership, definition, and direction to assigned programs, projects, Performance Targets, and contracts.
Prepare executive summary reports.
Analyze and design solutions for complex business needs through constant KPI monitoring.
Oversee quality and performance improvement projects, measuring clinical quality outcomes using the data warehouse and HEDIS activities within the region.
Use QI techniques including PDSA and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop strategic intervention activities related to HEDIS and other quality measures.
Design implementation and measurement plans to meet performance goals and assess effectiveness.
Lead planning and development of intervention, benchmarking, and monitoring toward goals with the Clinical Management team.
Oversee performance management, lead stakeholder teams to define solutions, and drive development of action plans.
Assess intervention and implementation effectiveness against regional quality goals and client contractual requirements.
Provide regular QI and performance measurement reports to leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a MA/MS degree in a healthcare related field; 10 years of analytics, quality improvement experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
PhD preferred.
Lean six sigma preferred.
Ability to code in R, SAS, or other statistical program in order to evaluate effectiveness of programs and services.
Data visualization and dashboard development (Power BI, Tableau).
Expertise in advanced statistical analysis and data mining techniques.
Strong capability to think critically and synthesize data and information across disparate sources.
It is required to live in the state of Connecticut to hold this position.
Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s), unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
New candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles must become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza, unless an acceptable explanation is provided.

Benefits

Comp & perks

merit increases
paid holidays
Paid Time Off
incentive bonus programs
medical benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
short and long term disability benefits
401(k) +match
stock purchase plan
life insurance
wellness programs
financial education resources
Hybrid Workforce Strategy
COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination coverage/requirement for certain patient/member-facing roles