Optum · 3 hours ago
Health Data Analytics Research Consultant
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expOptum is a leading health care and human services consulting firm dedicated to improving lives through data-driven solutions. The Health Data Analytics Research Consultant will perform quantitative analyses to support the development of Medicare and Medicaid payment models, utilizing skills in SAS, R, Python, and SQL to deliver insights and recommendations.
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Responsibilities
Perform a broad range of quantitative analysis to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of Medicare and Medicaid payment models
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
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in health/analytics related field
2+ years of experience using SAS (including macro processing and Proc SQL), R, Python, or SQL in a research, consulting, or business environment
Experience with other analytical software such as Excel
Experience working with healthcare claims and enrollment data in large data warehouse environments
Experience in preparing data and information and contributing to reports and presentations
Familiarity with healthcare data/payment concepts (e.g., claims data structure/contents, claim types, payment concepts)
Proven excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on meeting deadlines
Preferred
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
Understanding of Medicare payment methodologies
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Chief Financial Officer
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