Sr. Healthcare Economics Consultant – Remote

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interpret and analyze authorizations, claims, revenue and membership data
• Lead projects to completion by contributing to database creation, statistical modeling and financial reports
• Create and maintain automated processes
• Research and investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data
• Provides data in support of financial and membership utilization trend analyses
• Provides data large extracts/files to internal / external customers
• Reviews the work of others
• Develops innovative approaches
• Sought out as expert

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

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 translating business requests into presentable and actionable reports
• 3+ years of experience compiling complex SQL queries, ETL workflows, and data modeling
• 3+ years of healthcare experience handling claims and medical codes
• 1+ years of shell scripting KSH/Bash/Bat/PowerShell
• 3+ proficiency using Microsoft Excel, including: PowerPivot, formulas, charts, graphics, etc.
• 2+ years of experience in a highly collaborative role with proven skills in developing a consensus from diverse opinions in a highly matrix environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of Medicaid population and those who serve them  
• Pyhon / Pandas / Jupyter Notebook experience
• Snowflake experience
• Experienced in influencing outcomes of others who are not direct reports
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, flexibility,  and ability to work with changing direction and priorities

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.

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

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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