Healthcare Economics Consultant – Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than UnitedHealth Group.

 

As a Health Care Economics Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health care. You’ll conduct in-depth research and analysis to address complex business challenges, leveraging your advanced analytical skills to develop and refine data-driven strategies. Your work will directly influence enterprise-wide performance targets and decision-making.

 

As a subject matter expert, you’ll interpret clinical data from diverse sources, identifying innovative ways to consolidate and apply insights that drive measurable impact.

 

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference. At UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find new challenges, greater rewards, and the opportunity to do your life’s best work.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extract, manipulate, aggregate, and validate data from multiple sources primarily using SAS and/or SQL
• Interpret and analyze complex clinical data and recommend optimal approaches
• Deliver ad-hoc and project-based reporting to uncover trends in health plan performance, providing consultative insights and actionable recommendations
• Develop and enhance quantitative data analytic models to support decision-making and set performance targets
• Communicate project status, analytical results, and key findings to stakeholders through clear and concise reporting
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including request logs, custom specifications, version control of deliverables and programs, and detailed project tracking
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, serving as a subject matter expert and resource for cross-functional 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:

• Bachelor’s degree required in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative discipline or a related quantitative discipline
• 3+ years of programming experience with SAS and/or SQL
• Experience with data reporting and analysis
• Experience working with unstructured data
• Proven Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative discipline
• Experience within healthcare industry
• Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Proven reporting skills using software like Tableau and Power BI

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.