Healthcare Cost Analytics Strategist

Highmark Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a senior analyst in medical cost analytics to translate large healthcare data into strategic insights on cost trends. You will collaborate with matrix partners to develop analytics that justify the value of programs and track outcomes.

The role requires proficiency in SAS/SQL, R or Python, and creating dashboards in Tableau or Power BI. A strong background in healthcare economics and several years of payer experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Health, Economics, Mathematics/Actuarial Sciences) is required.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5 years of Medical Economics/Healthcare Analytics/Actuarial Services in health care payer sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic medical cost analytics and provide insights to key business partners.
• Track outcomes of programs and projections of savings opportunities.
• Present clear, data-driven insights to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Medical cost analytics

Data analytics

R / Python

SQL

Tableau / Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/health/economics/math/actuarial sciences

Master's degree in business/health/economics/math/actuarial sciences

Tools

SAS

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

R Shiny

Excel

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a senior analyst in medical cost analytics to translate large healthcare data into strategic insights on cost trends. You will collaborate with matrix partners to develop analytics that justify the value of programs and track outcomes.

The role requires proficiency in SAS/SQL, R or Python, and creating dashboards in Tableau or Power BI. A strong background in healthcare economics and several years of payer experience are preferred.