Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant - National remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Schedule: Must be willing to attend M-F daily meetings at 7:30 am Central Standard Time

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a full understanding of and manage key analytics and reporting including issue resolution
• Lead projects to develop new project models or enhancements to existing models
• Assist in the management of DataMart architecture that can support tremendous growth and changing Key Performance Indicators
• Serve as key healthcare economics and analytics contact for local, regional, and national OptumCare leadership and key national finance and operations stakeholders
• Multitask, prioritize, adapt to change, work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and manage a project from start to finish
• Identify and implement appropriate analytic approaches and methodologies
• Leverage and coordinate enterprise-wide capabilities to meet business-specific needs

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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 4+ years of analytical experience and expertise in data visualization, data analysis, data manipulation, data extraction and reporting
• 4+ years of experience defining and documenting business transformation logic and required business rules based on requirements
• 4+ years of experience creating SQL queries with the ability to analyze customer data
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Health Administration, Mathematics or related field
• 5+ years of data analytics experience
• CMS Medicare Data File experience, including MMR, MAO004, MOR and TRR data.
• Proficiency with SQL, SAS, and/or other statistical programs
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, adapt to change, work well in an fast pace environment, meet deadlines, and manage a project from start to finish

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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