Healthcare Economics Consultant - Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities andremoving barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for thebetter. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable andoptimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Schedule: Standard business hours in Eastern Standard Time. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities:Serve as the analytical lead for assigned Medicaid market(s), partnering with market, clinical, operational, and finance leaders to identify opportunities and address complex business challengesTranslate ambiguous business questions into actionable analytical approaches, recommendations, and executive-level presentationsProactively identify emerging trends, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities for deeper investigationFacilitate discussions with stakeholders to understand underlying business objectives, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and ensure analytical work aligns with decision-making needsDevelop clear, concise narratives that connect analytical findings to business impact, strategic priorities, and potential actionsInterpret and analyze claims, capitation, premium, and membership data, recommending analytical approaches in support of actuarial, financial, utilization, and clinical analysesParticipate in complex projects from problem definition through implementation, contributing to database creation, statistical modeling, financial reporting, and operational insightsPerform data validation, root cause analysis, and conceptual investigations to identify drivers of healthcare cost and utilization trendsAnalyze and interpret reporting tools, methodologies, and results utilized by internal business partners and leadership teamsCommunicate statistical findings, methodologies, limitations, and recommendations to management and senior leaders in a meaningful and actionable mannerPresent analytical findings, trend drivers, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations to health plan and senior leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that support business and clinical decision-makingReview and provide guidance on data extraction, analytical methodologies, and deliverables developed by other team members to ensure accuracy and qualityDevelop, standardize, and enhance recurring reporting, dashboards, and analytical frameworks to ensure consistent performance monitoring, data integrity, and efficient delivery of insights across Medicaid marketsAct as a trusted resource to market senior leadership, providing strategic insight and analytical thought partnership on complex business issues 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:3+ years of experience in an analytics capacity and evidence of creative, proactive problem solving2+ years of experience in the healthcare insurance industry with previous exposure to medical claims data1+ year of experience communicating complex information to senior stakeholdersIntermediate level of proficiency working with MS Excel including Pivot Tables, Charts and complex functionsIntermediate level of proficiency with SQL, SAS, or Snowflake Preferred Qualifications:Medicaid managed care experienceExperience using Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization toolsExperience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders including clinical, operational, network, finance, and market leadership teamsFamiliarity working with large healthcare claims databasesDemonstrated intellectual curiosity and a passion for understanding not only what is happening in the data, but why it is happening and how insights can drive meaningful business decisionsProven ability work independently in ambiguous environments, prioritize competing demands, and drive projects to completion with limited directionProven consultative mindset with the ability to ask thoughtful questions, uncover underlying business needs, challenge assumptions appropriately, and influence decision-making through data-driven recommendationsProven ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiencesProven effective verbal and written communication skillsProven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities *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 $72,800 - $130,000 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.