Remote Healthcare Data Analytics Quality Measure Consultant

Optum; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum seeks a Healthcare Data Analytics Consultant, Quality Measurement to lead evidence-based evaluation of clinical measures and support CMS and NQF compliant work across multiple data sources.

The role includes hands-on data analysis, development of measurement specifications, and engagement with federal programs, while mentoring teams and growing client relationships. Remote work is allowed nationwide with in-office requirements for certain locations.

Qualifications

• Health policy professional with 4+ years in health services research or policy.
• Experience leading business development and proposal responses with clients/partners.
• Experience with quality measure engagements, preferably CMS.
• Experience with data sources for health care quality (claims, EHR, chart data).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate evidence on clinical measures using CMS/NQF requirements.
• Perform hands-on coding to extract, transform, analyze, and validate large healthcare datasets (Python/SQL/R/SAS).
• Design and implement coding solutions to automate measure calculations and reporting.
• Develop test measure protocols and measure specifications.
• Lead proposals and manage client relationships; support growth strategies.
• Mentor team members and oversee day-to-day project delivery.

Skills

Health policy

Data analysis

Policy research

Proposal development

CMS quality measures

EHR/claims data

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Education

Master's degree

MD/DO

PhD

Bachelor's +6 years

Tools

Integrated Data Repository

Chronic Conditions Warehouse

Job description

Optum seeks a Healthcare Data Analytics Consultant, Quality Measurement to lead evidence-based evaluation of clinical measures and support CMS and NQF compliant work across multiple data sources.

The role includes hands-on data analysis, development of measurement specifications, and engagement with federal programs, while mentoring teams and growing client relationships. Remote work is allowed nationwide with in-office requirements for certain locations.