Manager Data Science, LTSS Analytics & Performance Management

For roles that are 100% remote or hybrid, you must have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection to support daily job responsibilities. A minimum bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. Those fully remote associates residing in states where service is required by contract, law, or regulation will be allowed to submit for reimbursement.

Role Overview

The Manager, Data Science for LTSS Analytics & Performance Management leads a team of analysts responsible for advancing the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) analytics portfolio across multiple AmeriHealth Caritas lines of business. This role serves as a strategic partner to LTSS operations, care management, utilization management, finance, and market leadership by delivering actionable insights that improve member outcomes, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and total cost of care.  The position is accountable for identifying business opportunities, translating complex operational challenges into analytic solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of reporting, performance monitoring, and advanced analytics initiatives that support LTSS business objectives. 

Strong candidates will possess significant experience leading analytical teams within managed care environments, with expertise in LTSS, Dual Eligible, Medicaid, or other complex populations. Successful candidates must be able to connect data insights to operational decision-making, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and drive measurable business outcomes through analytics.

This role requires the ability to evaluate complex business processes, identify opportunities for improvements in business operations, quality, and cost of care management, enhance data-driven decision making, and support the development and lead implementation of scalable analytics capabilities that enable growth and performance across current and future LTSS markets. The Manager will partner closely with business leaders to prioritize work, establish performance monitoring frameworks, and operationalize insights that lead to improved outcomes and cost management.

Work Arrangement

• This is a 100% Remote position but you must live in EST or CST time zones

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of analysts and oversee day-to-day delivery of reporting and analytics output
• Assume functional ownership of LTSS analytics domain and ensure work aligns with operational needs
• Convert business priorities into teamwork plans, deliverables, and timelines
• Coach analysts on technical skill development and professional growth
• Monitor workload, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction while improving team processes 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in biostatistics, public health, health analytics, data science, or related field; Master’s preferred
• At least five to eight (5 – 8) years of experience, including  one to three (1 – 3) years of people management or equivalent mentoring of three to six (3 - 6 individual contributors
• Experience with performance management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication
• Familiarity with workforce planning, hiring, and operating rhythm management
• Executive communication, multi-domain analytics ownership, budget management, regulatory depth, and ROI framing
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders without formal authority
• Skills in people management, project delivery, SQL/BI tools, and business process analysis
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and business translation skills
• Experience with cloud data environments, APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, semantic models, and governed reporting layers
• Experience with Python and at least one scripting or ML-oriented toolchain
• Strong consultative problem-framing, cross-functional collaboration, and change management skills 
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and shaping solutions across business, clinical, and technology teams
• Demonstrated success leading transformation across payer clinical analytics domains
• Ability to connect enterprise analytics decisions to financial, operational, and regulatory outcomes
• Strong problem-solving, project ownership, and stakeholder management skills
   

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.