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Oscar Health

Associate, Medical Economics

New York, NY · Hybrid

$123K - $161K/yr

We're hiring an Associate - Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving ...

Oscar Health

Associate, Medical Economics

New York, NY · Hybrid

$123K - $161K/yr

We're hiring an Associate - Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving ...

Oscar Health

Associate, Medical Economics

New York, NY · On-site

$123K - $161K/yr

We're hiring an Associate - Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving ...

Grant Associates

Associate

Queens, NY · On-site

$21.60 - $23.60/hr

Pay Rate: $21.60-$23.60/Hourly About Us Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities ...

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What is the difference between Economics Associate vs Data Analyst?

AspectEconomics AssociateData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or related fieldBachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch firms, financial institutions, government agenciesCorporate, consulting, or tech companies
Employer & Industry UsageEconomics-focused roles in finance, policy, researchData-driven roles across various industries
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles require analytical skills and similar educational backgrounds, Economics Associates focus on economic research, policy analysis, and economic modeling, often within finance or government sectors. Data Analysts primarily work with large datasets to generate insights, reports, and support decision-making across diverse industries. The choice depends on whether you prefer economic theory and policy or data manipulation and visualization.

What can I do with an economics associate degree?

An economics associate degree prepares individuals for entry-level roles such as research assistant, data analyst, or financial clerk. It provides foundational skills in economic analysis, data interpretation, and use of tools like spreadsheets and statistical software, which can lead to further education or career advancement in finance, government, or business sectors.

What careers can I do with an economics associate?

An economics associate can pursue careers such as financial analyst, research assistant, data analyst, or economic consultant. These roles often require strong analytical skills, proficiency with spreadsheets and statistical software, and a solid understanding of economic principles. Opportunities are available in finance, government agencies, consulting firms, and research organizations.

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Associate, Medical Economics

Oscar Health

New York, NY • Hybrid

$123K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate - Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves-one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

The Associate, Medical Economics, is part of our Medical Cost Analytics team within the Medical Economics department. You will report to the Associate Director of Medical Economics, and is part of a team that serves as a partner for the VP of Regional Market and is responsible for providing actionable insights through trend monitoring, identification of key market drivers, and evaluation of market-level initiatives. You will partner with market management teams, regional actuaries, and market medical officers to deliver analytical support that inform strategic decision-making to optimize market performance, with the ultimate goal of improving total cost of care and driving affordability value.

You will report into the Associate Director, Medical Economics.

Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $123,372 - $161,925 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities:

  • Work under the guidance of the Associate Director, Medical Economics, serving as a and highly engaged analytic partner to drive market performance.
  • Analyze regional trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify new opportunities and risks.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of integrated claims and operational data (medical, pharmacy, lab, auths) to identify cost and trend drivers informing market operations.
  • Provide proactive financial guidance on emerging market trends and their potential impact on our financial performance.
  • Assess the effectiveness of market-level programs and integrate into the central affordability program.
  • Build retrospective studies to measure the actual financial and clinical outcomes of implemented affordability initiatives, comparing results against initial projections.
  • Build repeatable analytical processes that scale across market areas.
  • Present materials for market finance review meetings and manage follow-up with market leadership
  • Develop best practices in analytics, automation, and documentation, contributing to department programs around innovation, AI use, and tooling improvements.
  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • College degree in a STEM field: e.g. Economics, Actuarial Science, Health Economics, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Health Services Research.
  • 4+ years of quantitative analysis experience.

Bonus points:

  • Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), or on the track to become one.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong understanding of health insurance concepts, data sources, and nuances.
  • Proficiency using SQL, R, and/or Python to query, manipulate and analyze data.

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