UnitedHealthcare
Senior Health Care Economics Consultant - Remote
UnitedHealthcare, Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States, 55345
Senior Health Care Economics Consultant - Remote
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Senior Health Care Economics Consultant - Remote
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UnitedHealthcare .
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.
As a
Senior Health Care Economics Consultant , you will play a pivotal role in driving enterprise-wide affordability strategies and medical cost optimization. You'll lead high-impact analytics projects, develop financial reporting models, and deliver actionable insights to support finance, actuarial, and clinical teams. Your expertise in healthcare data and strategic thinking will directly influence decision-making and help shape the organization’s cost management initiatives. There are new challenges and bigger rewards around every turn. Now is the time—this is where you can make a big difference in our company, our industry, even our world.
Preferred location: office in Minnetonka, MN. Telecommuters considered. Work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, required to work in office minimum four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Ancillary & Individual teams (Individual and Family Plans, Student Resources and Level-Funded) to drive affordability initiatives
Deliver actionable insights through advanced data analysis to internal and external stakeholders
Interpret and analyze complex healthcare data, including claims, capitation, risk adjustment, and membership
Manage end-to-end project execution, including database development, statistical modeling, and financial reporting
Develop and maintain automated data processes and reporting tools to support enterprise goals
Validate complex datasets and ensure data integrity across analytics platforms
Provide strategic recommendations based on trend analysis, utilization patterns, and financial impact
Serve as subject matter expert on healthcare data trends, supporting network strategy and affordability efforts
Mentor and review work of junior analysts to ensure high-quality analytics and reporting
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Health Informatics, Actuarial Science, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in an analytics capacity with evidence of creative, proactive problem solving
Experience effectively managing multiple priorities
Intermediate or higher level proficiency working with MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
Intermediate or higher level proficiency with SQL, Python, R and/or other statistical programs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in healthcare industry with a strong understanding of claims data
Hands‑on experience with AI and/or machine learning techniques applied to healthcare analytics
Familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Stratus
Exceptional communication skills, with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Proven success working in cross‑functional teams and collaborative environments
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 401(k) contribution. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 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 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.
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.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Hospitals and Health Care
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Senior Health Care Economics Consultant - Remote
role at
UnitedHealthcare .
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.
As a
Senior Health Care Economics Consultant , you will play a pivotal role in driving enterprise-wide affordability strategies and medical cost optimization. You'll lead high-impact analytics projects, develop financial reporting models, and deliver actionable insights to support finance, actuarial, and clinical teams. Your expertise in healthcare data and strategic thinking will directly influence decision-making and help shape the organization’s cost management initiatives. There are new challenges and bigger rewards around every turn. Now is the time—this is where you can make a big difference in our company, our industry, even our world.
Preferred location: office in Minnetonka, MN. Telecommuters considered. Work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, required to work in office minimum four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Ancillary & Individual teams (Individual and Family Plans, Student Resources and Level-Funded) to drive affordability initiatives
Deliver actionable insights through advanced data analysis to internal and external stakeholders
Interpret and analyze complex healthcare data, including claims, capitation, risk adjustment, and membership
Manage end-to-end project execution, including database development, statistical modeling, and financial reporting
Develop and maintain automated data processes and reporting tools to support enterprise goals
Validate complex datasets and ensure data integrity across analytics platforms
Provide strategic recommendations based on trend analysis, utilization patterns, and financial impact
Serve as subject matter expert on healthcare data trends, supporting network strategy and affordability efforts
Mentor and review work of junior analysts to ensure high-quality analytics and reporting
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Health Informatics, Actuarial Science, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in an analytics capacity with evidence of creative, proactive problem solving
Experience effectively managing multiple priorities
Intermediate or higher level proficiency working with MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
Intermediate or higher level proficiency with SQL, Python, R and/or other statistical programs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in healthcare industry with a strong understanding of claims data
Hands‑on experience with AI and/or machine learning techniques applied to healthcare analytics
Familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake and/or Stratus
Exceptional communication skills, with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Proven success working in cross‑functional teams and collaborative environments
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 401(k) contribution. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 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 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.
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.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Hospitals and Health Care
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