[Hiring] Senior Analyst @CVS Health

Role Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

The Population Health Specialist (PHS) leads initiatives to advance health outcomes and reduce disparities for the OhioRISE population. This role applies quality improvement science to lead efforts improving health outcomes for OhioRISE members by identifying disparities and implementing targeted interventions. The PHS analyzes population health data to uncover trends, gaps in care, and opportunities for system-level improvement. Designs and executes quality improvement projects to address identified needs by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including internal care coordination teams, hospital systems, the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Case Western Center of Excellence, and Care Management Entities. Monitors, evaluates, and reports on the effectiveness of population health interventions to ensure measurable impact. Serves as a quality improvement methodology subject matter expert within the OhioRISE program.

This is a full-time telework position with occasional travel required (within Ohio) as determined by business need - residing in Ohio is strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead population health projects to improve health outcomes for the OhioRISE populations using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement model.
• Ensure timely management and continual updating of documentation to reflect ongoing changes and outcomes.
• Oversee and drive consistent progress in intervention testing.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify emerging trends and design, test, and evaluate targeted interventions for improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on quality improvement methodologies and tools.
• Deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Case Western Center of Excellence, Care Management Entities, internal teams, and other key stakeholders to develop and implement population health strategies and interventions.
• Support quality improvement initiatives as needed.
• Provide necessary updates and supporting documents for state RFP, NCQA, and EQRO reviews and proposal submissions.
• Assist in ensuring the Plan meets all regulatory requirements as outlined in the Provider Agreement and other accrediting agencies' policies.
• Develop the annual Population Health Strategy under the direction of the Director of Population Health, including assessments on enrollee participation and program impact.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time in Ohio to office and state meetings.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid/active driver’s license, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support team and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in health care or public health with a preferred focus on quality improvement, population health, care management, social work, or behavioral health.
• At least 1 year experience in a population health or quality improvement role.
• Must reside in Ohio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, IHI Model) is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Embraces change and remains flexible when faced with evolving priorities or ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with Medicaid populations is strongly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, social work, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $46,988.00 - $102,000.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.