Anticipated End Date:
2026-11-30
Position Title:
Forecast & Analysis Consultant
Job Description:
Forecast & Analysis Consultant
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 Forecast & Analysis Consultant i s responsible for coordinating and managing all reporting, analysis and forecasting processes. The Forecasting & Analysis Consultant is responsible for developing and maintaining a 6–36-month demand and workforce forecasts for FEP operations. This role partners closely with the Workforce Management (WFM) team, Operations, Comprehensive Health Management, and the Data & Reporting Analytics team to provide forward-looking insights that enable proactive staffing, budgeting, and capacity planning. Build predictive and scenario-based models to assess demand variability and risk.
How you will make an impact:
Monitors forecast accuracy and continuously refine models using variance analysis.
Translates volume forecasts into headcount, FTE, and skill-mix requirements.
Partners within WFM to align long-range forecasts with short-term scheduling and intraday management.
Supports hiring, backfill, cross-training, and redeployment strategies.
Responsible for coordinating and managing all WFM analysis and forecasting processes. (took out reporting)
Assures quality and integrity of the data collected and data insights shared with the business. (Eliminated the word reported)
Provides expertise to lower-level consultants on the analysis of business needs to determine optimal means of meeting those needs.
Provides data-driven insights to inform strategic initiatives, growth planning, and operational changes.
Quantifies workforce impacts of new programs, regulatory changes, or benefit design shifts.
Manages ROI Analysis of initiatives impacting workflow and productivity
Presents forecasts, assumptions, and risks to operational and executive leadership.
Creates clear, executive-level summaries and consults on dashboard development (took out develop dashboards)
Serves as liaison for the FEP WFM forecast processes and the annual operating plan. (took out enrollment)
Ensures that forecasting methodologies are aligned with business targets and operating plans are consistent with corporate objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires BA/BS degree in business or related field; a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in data collection, analysis and reporting; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
Experience with Workforce management tools (e.g., NICE, Verint, Aspect, or similar), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
SQL, Python, or R preferred
Knowledge of the health care industry preferred
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $83,840 to $138,336
Location(s): Illinois and Virginia
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of…