Rating System Senior Adviser at Anthem (Elevance)

Anticipated End Date:

2026-05-18

Position Title:

Rating System Senior Adviser:

Job Description: Rating System Senior Adviser 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.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

The Rating System Senior Adviser is responsible for providing support, configuration, design, testing and implementation for ratings or claims systems.

The position will support the ABACUS (Enterprise Large Group Underwriting Rating System) used by our 14 core Anthem state for both FI and ASO business. ABACUS application was built on the Optum Stepwise tool and development of ABACUS is base on both business support as well as IT.

How you will make an Impact:

• Translates the most highly complex and varied business needs into application software functionality.

• These needs typically involve a significant expenditure or cost savings and impact a wide range of functions.

• Works with business owners to identify and analyze requirements and processes with Information Technology and the vendor to ensure quality and timeliness of systems/project deliverables.

• Configures new designs/updates in the system.

• Monitors system and business functionality and performance.

• Documents and tracks product defects.

• Coordinates problem resolution with development and/or product vendors.

• May implement rates, rating formulas, product and benefit configuration/information and as directed by the appropriate business unit.

• Analyzes, develops and validates data.

• Researches, documents and completes very diverse and complex projects and work processes to ensure business continuity and consistency.

• Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on user-defined requirements.

• Supports and maintains the systems post-implementation.

• Provides end user support, consultation, liaison communications, helpdesk triage, training, reporting, auditing, application security, and ad hoc inquiries and requests.

• Provides expertise to lower level analysts.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 8 years systems analyst or business analyst experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

• Previous experience with large group medical underwriting or actuarial systems highly preferred.

• Strong Excel and SQL skills.

• IT programming, especially around Optum Stepwise and Agile program management are strongly preferred.

• Mathematics or Statistical educational background preferred.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

IFT > IT Bus Systems Solutions Planning

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and 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 and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

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.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE:

Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.