Senior Healthcare Economics and Analytics Analyst

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Healthcare Business/Economic Analyst to support finance, operations, and performance improvement initiatives, with a focus on Medicare Advantage and risk-based programs.

You will analyze complex data, build forecasting and financial models, and collaborate with finance, operations, population health, contracting and analytics teams to drive informed decisions. Strong communication to senior leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a related field with equivalent experience
• 5+ years of healthcare analytics, finance, or related experience
• Strong understanding of decision support, statistics, data modeling, and profitability analysis
• Knowledge of healthcare finance, reimbursement methodologies, and analytics
• Experience turning complex data into actionable recommendations
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SAS, R, Python or similar tools
• Clear communication of financial/operational information to stakeholders
• Collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt to evolving healthcare and regulatory environments

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial, clinical, claims, enrollment, utilization, and operational data
• Uncover trends and identify key performance drivers
• Develop forecasting and financial models
• Support strategic planning and informed decision-making
• Collaborate with partners across finance, operations, population health, contracting, and analytics
• Serve as a trusted resource in healthcare economics and value-based care

Skills

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

SAS

R

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, economics, business, finance, healthcare administration, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA/MPH/health economics/analytics) preferred

Tools

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

SAS

R

Python

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Healthcare Business/Economic Analyst to support finance, operations, and performance improvement initiatives, with a focus on Medicare Advantage and risk-based programs.

You will analyze complex data, build forecasting and financial models, and collaborate with finance, operations, population health, contracting and analytics teams to drive informed decisions. Strong communication to senior leaders is essential.