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The Sr Healthcare Economics Consultant is to support the development of actionable analytics and reporting for market operations, network, strategy and development, marketing/member growth, and value-based payment operations. This position will support analyses related to strategic initiatives and market operations across the region and will be expected to deliver on internal and external facing reports and deliverables. Expectations include, support end-to-end solution development including but not limited to incentive payment adjudication, analytics products tailored to end users, process improvement initiatives, provider performance reports, ad-hoc reporting requests, and value-based revenue optimization solutions.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Working with functional leads to execute data analytics processes required to optimize market operations, clinical operations, quality and financial performance under value-based arrangements
- Developing, organizing, and sharing actionable operational reporting metrics
- Supporting ad-hoc executive requests to inform business solutions for strategy initiatives; including but not limited to risk adjustment activities, quality improvement, membership growth, market expansion, product development, and payer contracting
- Deliver key analytic work products to end users accurately and on time
- Create pathways for automation of various operational analytics functions
- Proactively building relationships with key business areas to identify analytical needs and provide recommendations to improve programs for strategy and operation functions
- Establish data governance rules, policies, and procedures
- Documenting and measuring business and clinical operating processes and driving regional standardization, integration, and performance management
- Work directly with the Director of Strategic Analytics, key market operation stakeholders and collaboration with national stakeholders and other analysts on cross-functional project teams
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience working as an analyst or in a consulting role in managed care, population health, or health insurance
- Experience with healthcare analytics, informatics, and population health concepts
- Experience in data visualization and dashboarding software such as Tableau, PowerBI, and, or QlikSense
- Solid understanding of Medicare/Medicaid revenue models, utilization metrics, risk adjustment, and HEDIS/quality measures
- Solid understanding of Medicare Advantage plans and value-based incentive programs
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel; including pivot tables, linked spreadsheets, lookup formulas, and data visualization; proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Proficient SQL skills
Preferred Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in quantitative disciplines (mathematics, statistics, economics, etc.), or related field. (MBA or Master’s degree preferred)
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. APPLY HERE