Remote Healthcare Economics Lead Analyst

EmblemHealth, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 78,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

EmblemHealth, Inc. is seeking a senior analytics leader to guide a team of financial analysts delivering timely, accurate data and insights that support the department, business areas, and corporate initiatives.

The role involves proactive analytics development for strategic decisions, design of data-driven analyses for cost of care, and consulting with internal partners to demonstrate analytics rooted in data. Strong SQL/Python skills and Tableau experience are expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Healthcare or related discipline required; Master's preferred.
• 5–8+ years of relevant, professional work experience.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Experience with healthcare data (claims, testing results, pharmacy).
• Strong MS Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience dashboards/data using Tableau preferred.
• Ability to query, summarize, and manipulate data using SQL or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead analytics and reporting to measure or estimate financial impact of health plan business problems and solutions.
• Provide leadership across Healthcare Economics functions including monitoring of cost containment initiatives.
• Mentor less experienced staff as needed.
• Research and analyze financial data to advise internal and external partners on programs and processes related to medical expense and utilization.
• Provide guidance to perform complex analyses and escalate as needed.
• Present analytical findings to internal and external business partners.
• Plan and direct work on complex projects related to financial experience of the health plan, especially cost of care.
• Advise management in long-range planning for areas of specialization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Data visualization

MS Excel

Education

BA/BS in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Healthcare or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Job description

EmblemHealth, Inc. is seeking a senior analytics leader to guide a team of financial analysts delivering timely, accurate data and insights that support the department, business areas, and corporate initiatives.

The role involves proactive analytics development for strategic decisions, design of data-driven analyses for cost of care, and consulting with internal partners to demonstrate analytics rooted in data. Strong SQL/Python skills and Tableau experience are expected.