Sr. Healthcare Economics Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Cypress, CA

23h•$91,700 - $163,700•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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together 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 optimized. 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. The rewards for performance are significant. As a Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant, you will help evaluate business performance, identify opportunities to improve outcomes and reduce medical costs, and translate complex information into clear recommendations for leaders and partners. This role supports strategic decision-making across the healthcare ecosystem by combining healthcare economics, business acumen, stakeholder partnership, and strong analytical judgment. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, business, finance, healthcare administration, public health, mathematics, statistics, analytics, or a related field
3+ years of experience analyzing healthcare, financial, operational, clinical, or business performance information
3+ years of experience translating complex information into clear recommendations for business or leadership stakeholders
Experience evaluating trends, variances, risks, opportunities, or performance drivers to support business decisions
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to clarify needs, align priorities, and deliver actionable results
Experience managing or supporting analytic projects from intake through delivery, including timelines, priorities, risks, and stakeholder expectations
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, or similar business productivity tools
Experience preparing clear reports, summaries, or presentation materials that support senior leadership decision-making
Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments with business, clinical, operational, finance, or analytics stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field such as economics, business, finance, healthcare administration, public health, mathematics, statistics, analytics, or a related field
Healthcare economics, managed care, medical cost, affordability, utilization management, provider, or payer experience
Experience developing executive-ready summaries, business cases, recommendations, or presentation materials
Experience working with large healthcare, claims, clinical, financial, or operational information
Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting implementation of practical solutions
Experience supporting portfolio management, governance forums, performance target tracking, or enterprise-level initiative reporting
Experience providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, or quality review support to analysts or project contributors
Familiarity with modern reporting, analytics, automation, or AI-enabled business tools, without requiring hands-on technical development expertise
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to varied audiences

Responsibilities

Analyze healthcare cost, utilization, clinical, financial, and operational trends to identify business drivers and improvement opportunities
Evaluate gaps in current processes and recommend practical opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and business value
Lead analytical projects end-to-end, including defining the business question, coordinating inputs, interpreting results, and delivering clear findings
Partner with clinical, operational, finance, and business teams to understand needs, clarify requirements, and recommend appropriate approaches
Translate complex data and analysis into concise, actionable insights for business partners and leadership
Support medical cost, utilization, trend, affordability, and performance analyses that inform enterprise priorities and decision-making
Maintain visibility into a portfolio of initiatives by tracking priorities, dependencies, risks, progress, and alignment to business goals
Support process standardization, workflow improvement, and operational readiness for new or enhanced business capabilities
Facilitate discussions that align stakeholders on objectives, priorities, expected outcomes, and practical next steps
Develop summaries, reporting views, and presentation materials that make information easy to understand and use
Work effectively with cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and operate independently with strong attention to detail
Apply sound data interpretation and quality review practices to ensure analysis is reliable, consistent, and appropriate for business use
Conduct ad hoc and strategic analyses to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
Summarize portfolio progress, business performance, risks, and insights for leadership updates and governance discussions
Present findings, project updates, and recommendations in a clear, leadership-ready format