Director, Health Plan Economics

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 501-1,000Since 2013H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$149.9K - $224.8K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishPythonSQL

Job Description

• Develop and maintain risk‑stratification frameworks to identify high‑risk and emerging‑risk members for care management, utilization management, and disease management programs • Build and refine predictive models for hospitalization, readmissions, ED utilization, progression of chronic disease, and care gap closure • Translate model outputs into actionable insights for clinical operations, network management, and product teams • Evaluate medical cost trends with clear decomposition of unit cost, utilization, service mix, and demographic drivers • Quantify financial risk across populations, benefit designs, provider arrangements, and value‑based care programs • Conduct deep‑dive analyses into cost containment opportunities, high‑cost cohorts, and avoidable utilization • Partner with Utilization Management and Clinical Operations to reconcile authorization, admission, and bed‑day data with paid claims; ensure accuracy and consistency of operational metrics • Lead or participate in cross‑functional governance of measure definitions to align IT, Finance, Clinical, and Operational areas • Develop predictive KPIs and operational forecasts to support proactive business management • Prototype data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical tools to support evolving business needs • Work hands‑on with medical and pharmacy claims data to validate assumptions, troubleshoot anomalies, and uncover business insights • Promote best practices in data quality, metadata management, and analytic reproducibility • Lead cross‑functional analytic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and CMS program requirements • Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical training to analytics staff • Address performance gaps, support professional development, and uphold team accountability standards • Perform other duties as required to support the broader health plan economics and analytics agenda

Job Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in healthcare analytics, medical economics, actuarial/financial analysis, or a related field
  • At least 10 years of managerial experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Business required
  • Advanced proficiency working with claims (medical, pharmacy) and enrollment data for trend analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling
  • Experience with rigorous program evaluation techniques (e.g., propensity score matching, inverse probability weighting, differences‑in‑differences)
  • Strong command of predictive modeling tools and statistical methods; SQL required, Python or R strongly preferred
  • Deep understanding of CMS Medicare Advantage payment methodologies (RAF, risk adjustment, benchmarks, STARS, etc.)
  • Familiarity with provider contracting strategies, value‑based care economics, and population health models
  • Expertise in risk stratification, utilization patterns, and cost containment strategies
  • Demonstrated success leading analytics teams and guiding cross‑functional initiatives
  • Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders
  • Experience establishing governance, standardization, and best practices across analytics and operational functions

Benefits

  • Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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