Associate, Process Improvement

name; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,600 - 122,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited vacation program

401(k) plan participation

Paid wellness time

Job summary

Oscar in New York City is hiring an Associate in Process Optimization. This role focuses on solving operational issues and improving workflows within the Member Provider Service Optimization team.

You will manage projects and enhance internal processes to lower friction for members and providers. With a hybrid work model, you will spend three days in office per week, including required team meetings on Thursdays. Attractive benefits include medical coverage and annual performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in Health insurance, Health System, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with end-to-end project management.
• 2+ years of experience designing and improving workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational improvements and workflow optimization projects.
• Develop training materials for strategic implementations.
• Implement scalable procedural countermeasures.

Skills

Health insurance industry knowledge

Project management

Workflow optimization

Data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate, Process Optimization to join our Member Provider Service Optimization team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

You will work with business and technical stakeholders to solve operational problems, improve internal workflows, and represent service‑delivery needs in company-wide projects. You will support the design, optimization, and implementation of processes to guide efficiency, reduce member/provider friction, and support technology modernization. This requires conducting root‑cause analysis, documenting requirements, building project plans, analyzing performance metrics, and managing change across multiple projects simultaneously.

You will report into the Product Implementation Manager.

Work Location

This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in‑office work per week. Thursdays are a required in‑office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule.

Pay Transparency

The base pay for this role is: $93,600 - $122,850 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end management of operational improvements and workflow optimization projects, driving collaboration, seamless adoption and completion.
• Improve readiness for strategic implementations and technology launches by developing training materials, creating clear communications, and updating internal knowledge‑management repositories to minimize colleague friction.
• Partner with business owners to implement scalable procedural countermeasures that eliminate immediate process breaks and replace manual workarounds.
• Mentor team members and promote colleagues' growth
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in Health insurance, Health System, or related field
• 2+ years of experience with end‑to‑end project management
• 2+ years of experience designing and improving workflows and standing up accompanying operating and technical procedures
• A bachelor's degree or 3+ years commensurate experience

Bonus points

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
• 2+ years of experience using data software such as Excel, SQL, Python or other data analytics tools
• 1+ years of experience using AI tools to guide process optimization, task automation, or analytical insights.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination‑free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care—a experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Benefits

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full‑time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts.

Reasonable Accommodation

Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team ([e-mail]) to make the need for an accommodation known.

California Residents

For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicants' personal information as well as applicants' rights over their personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.