Senior Healthcare Economist - Remote Opportunity: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Reform and Policy

Join Optum and The Lewin Group: Pioneering Healthcare Excellence

At Optum, a global leader in healthcare services, we're driven by a mission to improve health outcomes and advance health equity on a global scale. As part of UnitedHealth Group, we're committed to harnessing the power of technology and data to connect people with the care and resources they need to live healthier lives. The Lewin Group, a national health and human services consulting firm and part of Optum, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Healthcare Economist to join our team on a remote basis. If you're passionate about leveraging your expertise in healthcare economics to drive meaningful change, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

About The Lewin Group and Optum

The Lewin Group is a renowned consulting firm with a rich history of working with federal and state governments, foundations, and private clients to design, implement, and evaluate programs that enhance the organization, payment, and delivery of healthcare services. With a team of over 350 professionals and offices in the DC metro area and Minnesota, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, innovative approach, and commitment to solving real-world problems. As part of Optum, we're part of a larger organization that is shaping the future of healthcare through technology, data, and a passion for improving lives.

Key Responsibilities: Driving Impact as a Senior Healthcare Economist

As a Senior Healthcare Economist at The Lewin Group, you will play a pivotal role in conducting rigorous empirical research on current policy issues surrounding healthcare reform. Your work will directly contribute to informing policy decisions and improving healthcare outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Successfully managing all aspects of small to medium-sized projects or project components, including technical direction, financial management, staff supervision, and client relations.
• Designing and conducting studies that require advanced empirical methods or mixed quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.
• Supervising research staff to ensure the application of sound analytic methods across projects.
• Overseeing the production of client-ready deliverables, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet client needs.
• Authoring research reports, interpreting findings, and presenting results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Making substantial contributions to technical proposal writing, leveraging your expertise to secure new opportunities.
• Serving as a resource to colleagues on methodological or healthcare policy issues, sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Qualifications: The Ideal Candidate

To excel in this role, you should possess a strong background in healthcare economics and a proven track record of applying advanced empirical methods to real-world problems. The ideal candidate will have:

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the analysis of healthcare data.
• Demonstrated mastery of applied microeconomics, labor economics, applied econometrics, health policy, and program evaluation.
• Experience in designing research studies and developing research reports and/or publications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Advanced understanding of Medicare payment policy and its implications.
• Experience in designing and implementing research projects focused on health equity.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Familiarity with Medicare FFS data and payment policies.

What We Offer: A Rewarding Career with Optum and The Lewin Group

As a Senior Healthcare Economist at The Lewin Group, you'll enjoy a challenging and rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development. Our culture is guided by diversity and inclusion, and we pride ourselves on our comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and career development opportunities. As a remote employee, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere within the U.S., and you'll be part of a talented team that's making a real difference in the lives of others.

UnitedHealth Group offers a competitive salary range for this role, with benefits including:

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.

We're committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Your Future Starts Here: Join Us

If you're a motivated and talented Senior Healthcare Economist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As part of The Lewin Group and Optum, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of healthcare. Don't miss out on this chance to make a meaningful impact and advance your career. Apply now and join us in our mission to improve health outcomes and advance health equity.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.