Senior Health Economics Analyst - VNS Health : Job Details

The Data Science and Health Economics Team provides advanced analytical support across VNS Health Plans. We leverage big data to develop insights and support strategic decisions for the organization. We are seeking an ambitious and curious senior health economics analyst to join our team.

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days and 9 holidays
• Health insurance for you and your loved ones (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Disability)
• Employer-matched retirement savings
• Wellness programs
• Pre-tax FSAs for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities

The Senior Health Economics Analyst will generate strategic insights across VNS Health Plans, focusing on:

• Medical Expense Utilization: Analyze costs and utilization trends, root causes, and spending patterns, including claims data and risk-adjustment models.
• Policy: Assess healthcare policy impacts on patient populations, especially vulnerable members, and evaluate new payment methods and partnerships.
• Clinical: Identify vulnerable members, evaluate clinical outcomes, and analyze program effectiveness to improve health outcomes and manage risks.

• Interested in hands-on data analysis to solve complex business problems
• Curious and eager to learn, able to clarify ambiguous problems
• A logical thinker comfortable with new programming languages and tools
• Obsessed with streamlining data processes and creating reproducible workflows
• Passionate about using analytics to positively impact patient lives

Education: BS in a quantitative field; MS preferred.

Work Experience: 4+ years in healthcare data analysis, proficient with software like R, Python, SAS, SQL, and understanding relational databases. Skilled in communicating complex results and translating business needs into data solutions.

• Experience with healthcare data (claims, EMRs, assessments)
• Knowledge of healthcare financial terms and coding systems
• Experience in managed care organizations
• Understanding of healthcare operations
• Version control experience (e.g., GitHub)
• Knowledge of quasi-experimental methods

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USD $93,400 - $116,800 per year

VNS Health is a leading nonprofit home and community-based health care organization, committed to innovating healthcare for over 130 years, serving communities in New York and beyond.