Medical Economics Analyst

The Wonderful Company LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Vision and dental plans

401(k) with employer match

Wellness center access

24/7 online physician consultations

Mental health resources

Life coaching

Cash rewards for healthy habits

Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

The Wonderful Company in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Economics Analyst to shape strategy for its U.S. self-funded health plans.

This hands-on analytics role turns medical, pharmacy, clinical, financial, and eligibility data into insights and recommendations to drive cost management and better employee health outcomes. You will forecast trends, evaluate programs and vendor performance, and lead cross‑functional analytics projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of healthcare data analytics experience with medical or pharmacy claims.
• Proficiency with SQL and reporting/visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, trend analyses, or healthcare cost analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical, pharmacy, clinical, financial, and eligibility data to identify cost drivers and utilization patterns.
• Develop forecasting models, cost projections, and scenario analyses to support budgeting and strategy.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for plan design and employee health outcomes.
• Establish metrics and reporting to monitor health plan performance.
• Evaluate health plan, vendor, and clinical program performance including ROI and outcomes.
• Conduct benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities in plan performance and benefit design.
• Collaborate with Benefits leadership and executives to inform decisions and strategies.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations with clear insights and recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional analytics projects by coordinating stakeholders and timelines.

Job description

You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Teleflora, and Wonderful Halos, but we’re all Wonderful. We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Economics Analyst to help shape the strategy and performance of The Wonderful Company’s U.S. self-funded health plans.

This is a hands‑on healthcare analytics role for someone who can turn complex medical, pharmacy, clinical, financial, and eligibility data into meaningful insights and recommendations. You’ll analyze what’s driving healthcare costs and utilization, forecast future trends, evaluate programs and vendor performance, and identify opportunities to improve employee health outcomes while managing total healthcare spend.

The Medical Economics Analyst will closely work with Benefits leadership and our Wonderful Wellness Centers, you’ll help connect data to decisions across health plan design, clinical programs, vendor strategy, and long‑term healthcare planning. This is a senior individual‑contributor role with significant visibility and the opportunity to influence strategy through analytics, project leadership, and cross‑functional partnership.

The position reports to the Sr. Director, Health Plan & Benefits and works closely with the Director, Global Benefits.

This position is based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday through Wednesday and the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Analyze medical, pharmacy, clinical, financial, and eligibility data using SQL and other analytical tools to identify cost drivers, utilization patterns, and emerging trends.
• Develop forecasting models, cost projections, trend analyses, and scenarios to support budgeting and long‑term health plan strategy.
• Translate complex healthcare data into actionable recommendations related to plan design, cost management, clinical programs, and employee health outcomes.
• Establish financial, clinical, and utilization metrics and reporting frameworks to monitor health plan performance.
• Evaluate health plan, vendor, and clinical program performance, including financial impact, health outcomes, utilization, member experience, and ROI.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses to identify opportunities to improve plan performance and benefit design.
• Identify opportunities to leverage The Wonderful Company’s on‑site health centers and clinical resources to improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable healthcare costs.
• Partner with Benefits leadership and the Chief Medical Officer to evaluate significant clinical, utilization, and cost trends.
• Develop clear, executive‑ready presentations that turn complex analysis into key insights and recommendations.
• Lead cross‑functional analytical projects by aligning stakeholders, managing timelines, and driving work through completion.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of healthcare data analytics experience working with medical and/or pharmacy claims data.
• Hands‑on experience analyzing large healthcare datasets and identifying cost, utilization, and performance trends.
• Proficiency with SQL and experience with reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SSRS.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, trend analysis, or healthcare cost analysis.
• Strong understanding of healthcare cost and utilization drivers with the ability to translate analysis into business recommendations.
• Experience communicating complex findings to non‑technical stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing healthcare claims or plan performance for self‑funded employer populations.
• Experience within a self‑funded employer, health plan/payer, TPA, PBM, benefits consulting firm, or healthcare analytics organization.
• Knowledge of employer‑sponsored health benefits, health plan design, healthcare benchmarking, and/or clinical program evaluation.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Salary: $110,000-$125,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top‑notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on‑demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company‑wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society:To date, our co‑Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest‑growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long‑standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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