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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.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 PolicyCalifornia, 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.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission .Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
