Director of Payment Model Implementation

Blu Omega LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

Blu Omega LLC is seeking a Senior Health Economist and Task Lead to drive high-visibility healthcare payment model initiatives. You will blend hands-on analytics (SQL/Python and claims data) with delivery leadership, managing workstreams and guiding teams to timely completion.

Responsibilities include client sessions, progress tracking, risk management, and presenting findings to varied audiences. Remote start with potential onsite in the DC area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy, Health Services Research, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, health economics, research, or consulting.
• Experience leading work as a task lead, workstream lead, engagement lead, or project manager.
• Ability to manage and develop staff (direct reports or matrixed teams).
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for analysis and reproducible workflows.
• Experience with healthcare claims and enrollment data in large data warehouses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Task Lead / Engagement Lead, owning execution, quality, and deadlines for assigned workstreams.
• Act as Project Manager by developing workplans, milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor staff: assign tasks, coach, review outputs, and uphold analytic rigor.
• Liaise directly with the client: facilitate sessions, provide progress updates, manage expectations.
• Spearhead deadlines, manage risks/issues, elevate blockers early, and propose solutions.
• Design and oversee analyses using Medicare and other claims data to support payment model design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Translate complex findings into clear narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SQL

Python

Healthcare analytics

Project management

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy, Health Services Research, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Back Director of Payment Model Implementation

Health Information Technology Remote , District Of Columbia May 4, 2026

Senior Health Economist (Task Lead / Project Manager) – Healthcare Payment Models & Analytics

Join Blu Omega and serve as a Senior Health Economist and Task Lead on high-visibility healthcare payment model initiatives supporting federal health care transformation efforts.This role combineshands-on quantitative analytics(SQL/Python and healthcare claims) withdelivery leadership, including setting task direction, managing staff, partnering closely with clients, and ensuring timely project completion.

Positions Available:

• Three (3) total openings
  • Two (2)supportingACO-focused work(value-based care)
  • One (1)supportingHospital Global Budgets

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as theTask Lead / Engagement Lead, owning execution, quality, and deadlines for assigned workstreams
• Act asProject Managerby developing workplans, setting milestones, managing dependencies, and allocating resources
• Lead and mentor staff: assign tasks, coach, review outputs, and uphold analytic rigor and documentation standards
• Liaise directly with the client: facilitate working sessions, provide progress updates, manage expectations, and support decision-making
• Spearhead project deadlines, proactively manage risks/issues, elevate blockers early, and propose solutions
• Design and oversee analyses using Medicare and other claims data to support payment model design, implementation, and evaluation
• Translate complex findings into clear narratives suitable for technical and non-technical audiences (briefings, reports, presentations)

Preferred Domain Focus (Strong Preference, Not Required):

• ACO / Value-Based Care(e.g., attribution, quality measurement, shared savings, benchmarking, risk adjustment, population health analytics, payment model operations)
• Hospital Finance / Hospital Global Budgets(e.g., program operations, reimbursement policies, margin/cost analytics, revenue drivers)

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy, Health Services Research, or related field
• 10+ yearsof experience in healthcare analytics, health economics, research, or consulting
• Proven experience leading work as a task lead, workstream lead, engagement lead, or project manager—including managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
• Ability to manage and develop staff (direct reports or matrixed teams)
• Strong proficiency inSQL and Pythonfor analysis and reproducible workflows
• Experience working withhealthcare claims and enrollment datawithin large data warehouse environments
• Solid understanding of healthcare data structures and patient attribution concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex analyses

Nice to Have:

• Experience with econometrics/statistical modeling and program evaluation methods
• Familiarity with Medicare datasets/environments such as IDR or CCW
• Experience with Snowflake and/or Databricks
• Support experience with Medicare/Medicaid payment methodologies or payment model implementation
• Publication or significant report-writing experience for policy/technical audiences

Work Location and Schedule:

• Remote to start. After approximately six months, if residing within approximately 30 miles ofDC, New York, or Minnesota, the role may shift toup to 4 days/week onsite.
• If not local, role remains100% remote

Work Authorization / Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenrequired
• Public Trust clearance (can be obtained after start)

Compensation:

• Salary Range:$115K–$175K(final offer based on skills, experience, education, and clearance)

What Blu Omega Offers:

• Competitive benefits: health insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and more
• Results-driven culture aligned with core values
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs

About Blu Omega:

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business providing technology solutions and cybersecurity services to federal agencies and enterprise clients. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support programs across data management, cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and enterprise IT with a focus on national security and health sectors.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.