Senior Medical Economics Analyst

Job Description:

This position is responsible for leading advanced analytics, financial modeling, and strategic planning initiatives to support medical economics and value-based care programs. The Senior Medical Economics Analyst partners with cross-functional teams, including clinical leadership, contracting, and operations—to deliver actionable insights that drive cost optimization, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role requires expertise in healthcare data analysis, predictive modeling, and the ability to communicate complex findings to executive stakeholders

Essential Functions

• Lead the design and execution of advanced analytics projects focused on medical cost trends, utilization, and risk adjustment.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support strategic initiatives, contract negotiations, and value-based care arrangements.
• Collaborate with clinical, finance, and operations teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of best practices in medical economics analytics.
• Support the development and interpretation of complex data sources, including claims, EMR, and external benchmarks.

Skills

• Advanced healthcare analytics (SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI)
• Financial modeling and forecasting
• Strategic planning and decision support
• Data visualization and management reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare analytics, medical economics, or actuarial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with claims data, risk adjustment, and value-based care analytics.
• Proven ability to lead projects and present findings to executive leadership.
• Experience working in provider, payor, or consulting environments preferred.

Physical Requirements

•  Frequent computer use for data analysis and report preparation.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively with diverse teams.

Location:

Nevada Central Office

Work City:

Las Vegas

Work State:

Nevada

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$37.31 - $58.75

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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