Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant

Join Optum

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.

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

• Develop and maintain highly optimized Tableau dashboards to support Risk Adjustment reporting and analytics
• Write and manage efficient, scalable SQL code to support data pipelines and dashboard requirements
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making and business needs across Risk Adjustment initiatives
• Maintain thorough documentation, including dashboard reference materials and development logs
• Support the migration of existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI where needed
• Troubleshoot data or performance issues related to dashboards and underlying queries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, business, and analytics teams to translate requirements into actionable reporting solutions
• Ensure data accuracy and quality through validation, QA checks, and proactive monitoring
• Manage the full lifecycle of dashboard development-from requirements gathering to deployment and user support
• Stay current on CMS Risk Adjustment guidelines to ensure accurate and compliant reporting

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 (or higher) in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, or other closely related fields
• 4+ years of experience in healthcare analytics role
• 4+ years of experience specializing in the design and development of highly interactive Tableau dashboards
• 4+ years of experience with SQL
• 4+ years of experience in strong communication and documentation skills to support cross-team collaboration
• 4+ years of experience in demonstrated commitment to data accuracy and a strong ability to present data through impactful visual storytelling
• 2+ years of experience with Snowflake
• 1+ years of experience with Power BI

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in quantitative fields such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering Finance, Health Administration, or other related fields
• 6+ years of experience in healthcare analytics
• Experience integrating Python scripts within Tableau using TabPy for advanced calculations and model-driven visualization
• Risk adjustment experience
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and Medicare Advantage risk adjustment methodologies such CMS-HCC model (Hierarchical Condition Category), and risk score calculation
• Proficiency in Power BI, especially in the context of transitioning Tableau reports
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking across data visualization, analysis, and reporting
• Exposure to AI capabilities
• Expert in Python or R

*All Telecommuters 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 $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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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