Lead Analyst, Healthcare Economics

Strive Health; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-Remote

Benefits

Retirement

Time Off

Wellness Growth

Job summary

Strive Health is seeking a strategic, data-driven Lead Analyst, Healthcare Economics to shape how we measure and improve clinical and financial performance for CKD and ESKD programs. You will work with clinical operations, finance, actuarial, and data science teams to translate complex data into insights that drive strategy and sustainable value-based care models.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Healthcare Economics, you’ll develop dashboards, benchmarks, and analytical frameworks that inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Health Services Research, Actuarial Science, Public Health, or related).
• 4+ years of experience in medical economics, healthcare analytics, actuarial analysis, or population health analytics.
• 4+ years of experience with claims data (medical and pharmacy), risk adjustment (HCC/RAF), and total cost of care analyses.
• 4+ years of experience with SQL and large, complex healthcare datasets.
• 3+ years of experience in value-based care models, especially in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or ACO settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical economics analyses across regional and national populations.
• Design and implement cost and utilization analytics for population health management.
• Develop benchmarking models for total cost of care and performance improvement.
• Build and monitor dashboards to identify shifts in cost and quality metrics.
• Identify and analyze outlier spend patterns and elevated medical trends.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to translate insights into improved care delivery.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Population health analytics

Healthcare economics

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

At Strive Health, patients come first. We’re on a mission to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey.

Our work reduces emergency visits, improves outcomes, and helps patients live fuller lives. You’ll work alongside passionate Strivers who care deeply about making an impact, show up for one another as One Team, and find ways to elevate the everyday.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your contributions truly matter, you’ll feel right at home at Strive!

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.

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What You’ll Do

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Lead Analyst, Healthcare Economics to shape how we measure, evaluate, and improve the clinical and financial performance of our programs for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, health economics expertise, and business acumen. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Healthcare Economics, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across clinical operations, finance, actuarial, and data science to translate complex data into meaningful insights that inform strategy, enhance population health initiatives, and support sustainable VBC models that improve outcomes and reduce total cost of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medical economics analyses across regional and national populations to evaluate clinical performance, economic outcomes, and care variation.
• Design and implement cost and utilization analytics to support population health management through value-based kidney care programs.
• Develop and maintain benchmarking models for total cost of care, identifying opportunities to improve performance relative to internal and external standards.
• Build and monitor leading indicator dashboards to proactively identify shifts in cost, utilization, and quality metrics.
• Identify and analyze outlier spend patterns and elevated medical trends.
• Partner with clinical leadership and regional market operations teams to develop actionable insights that improve care delivery and support field operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Health Services Research, Actuarial Science, Public Health, or related).
• 4+ years of experience in medical economics, healthcare analytics, actuarial analysis, or population health analytics.
• 4+ years of experience with claims data (medical and pharmacy), risk adjustment (HCC/RAF), and total cost of care analyses.
• 4+ years of experience of demonstrating strong SQL skills and experience working with large, complex healthcare datasets.
• 3+ years of experience in value-based care models, especially in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or ACO settings.
• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.
• Ability to travel and be on-site to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (MPH, MHA, MS, MBA, or similar).
• Experience in kidney care, chronic disease management, or renal population health.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).

About You:

• Proven ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Annual Salary Range: $99,000 - $124,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 10%

Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

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