Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.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.Primary Responsibilities:Develop and maintain highly optimized Tableau dashboards to support Risk Adjustment reporting and analyticsWrite and manage efficient, scalable SQL code to support data pipelines and dashboard requirementsPerform ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making and business needs across Risk Adjustment initiativesMaintain thorough documentation, including dashboard reference materials and development logsSupport the migration of existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI where neededTroubleshoot data or performance issues related to dashboards and underlying queriesCollaborate cross-functionally with clinical, business, and analytics teams to translate requirements into actionable reporting solutionsEnsure data accuracy and quality through validation, QA checks, and proactive monitoringManage the full lifecycle of dashboard development-from requirements gathering to deployment and user supportStay current on CMS Risk Adjustment guidelines to ensure accurate and compliant reportingYou'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 (or higher) in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, or other closely related fields4+ years of experience in healthcare analytics role4+ years of experience specializing in the design and development of highly interactive Tableau dashboards4+ years of experience with SQL4+ years of experience in strong communication and documentation skills to support cross-team collaboration4+ years of experience in demonstrated commitment to data accuracy and a strong ability to present data through impactful visual storytelling2+ years of experience with Snowflake1+ years of experience with Power BIPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in quantitative fields such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering Finance, Health Administration, or other related fields6+ years of experience in healthcare analyticsExperience integrating Python scripts within Tableau using TabPy for advanced calculations and model-driven visualizationRisk adjustment experienceKnowledge of CMS regulations and Medicare Advantage risk adjustment methodologies such CMS-HCC model (Hierarchical Condition Category), and risk score calculationProficiency in Power BI, especially in the context of transitioning Tableau reportsStrong attention to details and accuracyStrong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking across data visualization, analysis, and reportingExposure to AI capabilitiesExpert in Python or R All Telecommuters 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 $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 - 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.