
Optum
is hiring
Data Analytics Consultant
About Our Company
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform a broad range of quantitative analysis to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of Medicare and Medicaid payment models
Support the development of payment calculations, conduct financial and trend analysis, calculate quality metrics, and perform fast-paced ad-hoc analysis to quickly address client needs
Work with clients to verify analysis parameters and specifications
Apply machine learning, econometrics/statistics, predictive modeling, return-on-investment analysis, simulation, and data visualization methods to support the development of health policy
Efficiently query large databases of healthcare claims and eligibility data
Write detailed specifications and documentation of data processing and analytical steps
Write effective and efficient code both independently and under the guidance of project managers using best practice quality control procedures
Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a project teams
Prepare data and information for internal as well as external use, contribute to reports, and assist with project coordination tasks
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in health/analytics related field
4+ years of experience using Python, SQL or R in a research, consulting, or business environment
Experience working with medical claims and enrollment data in large data warehouse environments
Familiarity with healthcare data/payment concepts (e.g., claims data structure/contents, claim types, payment concepts)
Experience in preparing data and information and contributing to reports and presentations
Proven excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on meeting deadlines
Experience working on implementing or evaluating value-based payment programs
Experience working in Snowflake or Databricks environments
Preferred Qualifications:
Academic coursework in statistics, econometric modeling, or other comparable coursework
Experience conducing statistical analysis to inform health policy
Experience with databases having complex structures and relationships, such as the Integrated Data Repository or Chronic Conditions Warehouse
Experience managing and analyzing large datasets using SAS grid and other parallel processing techniques
Experience with other software such as Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VBA)
Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid payment methodologies
Experience with other software such as Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VBA)
What we offer
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.


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