Senior Quality Measurement Consultant — Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum Serve Consulting/The Lewin Group, seeks a Senior Consultant for Quality Measurement to lead clinical measure programs and policy-informed analytics across Medicare and Medicaid. You will develop test protocols and guide measurement efforts while expanding client relationships.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, leadership in multi-stakeholder environments, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Health policy professional with 6+ years in health services research, evaluation, or policy and an advanced degree.
• Experience leading business development and proposal responses with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate evidence on effectiveness for clinical measures derived from/ CMS-, NQF-compliant data sources.
• Develop test measure protocols and measure specifications.
• Perform quantitative analysis to inform quality measurement for Medicare/Medicaid payment models.
• Track activities of standards-setting committees and consensus-based organizations.
• Draft and manage proposals for new projects related to measure development and implementation.
• Engage and expand client relationships through policy consultation and thought leadership.
• Support the development of long-term growth strategy with leadership.
• Manage project delivery teams and ensure day-to-day execution.
• Mentor team members to develop technical and analytical skills.

Skills

Health policy expertise

Business development

Data analysis

Communication across teams

Education

Advanced degree in health policy or related field

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum Serve Consulting/The Lewin Group, seeks a Senior Consultant for Quality Measurement to lead clinical measure programs and policy-informed analytics across Medicare and Medicaid. You will develop test protocols and guide measurement efforts while expanding client relationships.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, leadership in multi-stakeholder environments, and the ability to mentor junior staff.