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Position Summary:
The Lead Analytics Consultant is a senior analytical investigator and trusted advisor responsible for solving ambiguous business problems, uncovering actionable insights, and helping leadership make informed decisions.
This role is responsible for researching complex business questions, coordinating experimentation and use of new and emerging technology, investigating operational and data-related challenges, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering actionable recommendations that support business objectives.
The ideal candidate is naturally curious, highly analytical, and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments. This individual excels at gathering information from multiple sources, conducting investigative analysis, collaborating across functional areas, and translating findings into clear, decision-ready insights. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, independent execution, and the ability to communicate recommendations that drive informed decision-making.
Job Duties:
- Serve as a trusted analytical consultant to leadership by conducting research, evaluating ambiguous business challenges, and delivering actionable recommendations that support decision-making.
- Investigate operational, process, and data-related challenges through research, root cause analysis, and data exploration to identify business risks, trends, opportunities, and actionable solutions.
- Research, evaluate, and pilot analytical methods, tools, and technologies that enhance decision-making, efficiency, and business outcomes.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, assess impacts, and coordinate efforts that support strategic business objectives.
- Provide analytical guidance, subject matter expertise, and consultative support that strengthens team capabilities and advances strategic initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in business analytics, business intelligence, management consulting, operations analysis, finance analytics, or a related analytical discipline, including researching complex business challenges and developing data-driven recommendations.
- 5+ years of experience conducting investigative analysis, root cause analysis, and independent research to solve complex business and operational challenges.
- 5+ years of experience utilizing AI and/or analytical tools to extract, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources.
- 5+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, providing analytical guidance and subject matter expertise, supporting team development, and delivering recommendations in fast-paced and ambiguous business environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in healthcare, pharmacy, finance, or other highly regulated and data-intensive industries.
- Experience leading projects, programs, initiatives, or teams through formal leadership responsibilities or informal influence and subject matter expertise.
- Exposure to data engineering concepts, application development, and the design, integration, or implementation of analytics solutions.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Analytics or related fields; equivalent years of work experience may substitute.
- Advanced Degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field preferred
- High School Diploma/GED required.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$101,970.00 - $203,940.00This 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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in business analytics, business intelligence, management consulting, operations analysis, finance analytics, or a related analytical discipline
- 5+ years of experience researching complex business challenges and developing data-driven recommendations
- 5+ years of experience conducting investigative analysis, root cause analysis, and independent research
- 5+ years of experience using AI and/or analytical tools to extract, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources
- 5+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and providing analytical guidance or subject matter expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Analytics, or a related field; equivalent work experience may substitute
- High school diploma or GED
- Advanced degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience working in healthcare, pharmacy, finance, or another highly regulated and data-intensive industry
- Experience leading projects, programs, initiatives, or teams
- Exposure to data engineering concepts, application development, and analytics solution design, integration, or implementation
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
CVS Health Insights
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
