Healthcare Economics Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Cypress, CA

4h•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

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. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. As a Healthcare Economics Consultant, you will perform critical research, and you will have the opportunity to assess and inform key business priorities. You will apply strong analytical skills to develop and enhance quantitative analytics, support enterprise performance insights, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations. You will serve as a subject matter expert, analyzing clinical and financial data across multiple sources and leading efforts to identify opportunities for cost improvement and operational optimization. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as data science, analytics, mathematics, economics, business, statistics, engineering, or finance
3+ years of experience translating complex analysis into clear recommendations for business or leadership stakeholders
3+ years of experience using SQL or an alternative to extract, transform, analyze, and report on complex data (e.g., Databricks)
3+ years of experience analyzing healthcare, financial, operational, or business performance data
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, or similar business productivity tools
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field such as data science, analytics, mathematics, economics, business, statistics, engineering, or finance
Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI or similar tools
Experience with machine learning or AI models and algorithms
Experience working with large healthcare, claims, clinical, financial, or operational data sets
Experience with Snowflake or cloud-based data platforms
Advanced proficiency with analytic or programming tools such as R, Python, or similar platforms
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Lead projects to completion by contributing to database creation, statistical modeling, and financial reports
Develop, monitor, and improve key performance metrics to support business decision-making
Design and develop data queries and programs using SQL, Python, and enterprise data platforms (e.g., Oracle, Snowflake) to analyze healthcare trends and business drivers, including medical cost and utilization
Build reporting solutions, dashboards, and visualizations that translate complex data into clear, actionable information for stakeholders
Collaborate with business partners to translate requirements into analytical solutions
Apply data quality and governance practices to ensure integrity and reliability of data and reporting
Conduct ad hoc analyses to solve complex business problems and provide consultative recommendations
Present findings, project updates, and recommendations in a clear, leadership-ready format