Healthcare Economics Consultant - Remote in CA

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum applies evidence-based approach in provision of exceptional patient care. This role works with Population Health leaders to drive strategies and objectives by designing analytical tools for clinical management and staff productivity; as well as directly supporting various employed and contracted specialties that provide wraparound services for our patients. Focus includes program and intervention performance assessment, development of metrics, reporting to leadership. This position reports into the Sr. Manager of Population Health Analytics and involves significant exposure to Optum's regional VP-level leaders, Senior Medical Directors, as well as the Chief Medical Officer.

If you are located in California, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Customer Service & Compliance: Demonstrate exceptional customer service and professional communication while ensuring strict HIPAA compliance in handling protected health information (PHI)
• Data Analytics & Modeling: Design and maintain sophisticated data models, analytics frameworks, and KPIs to assess patient outcomes, evaluate care interventions, and support data-driven decision making
• Reporting & Dashboarding: Develop operational dashboards, maintain comprehensive documentation of analytical processes, and create visual reporting tools that incorporate industry benchmarks for performance contextualization
• Leadership & Collaboration: Serve as project leader and strategic thought partner for Operations and Medical Directors
  

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 from an accredited four-year college or university, or professional certification requiring formal education beyond a two-year college program
• 2+ years of data analysis experience with demonstrated expertise in MS Excel, SQL, and Snowflake; proficiency in additional analytics platforms such as Tableau, Python, or PowerBI
• Proven ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership audiences, with demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare data systems, patient outcomes measurement, and regulatory compliance requirements (HIPAA)
• Proven solid problem-solving abilities with experience in developing KPIs, operational reporting, and performance measurement frameworks
• Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for data presentation and analysis
• Ability to work 8-5 PST hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Master's Degree focused on business analytics, applied analytics, MBA etc.
• Knowledge of other analytics platforms (e.g. Tableau, Python, PowerBI)

*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.

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.