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State of Alaska

Design and execute economic research projects that require innovation, application of economic theory, and skilled interpretation of imperfect or complex datasets by producing high-quality white ...

State of Alaska

Economist 3 - PCN 043297

Juneau, AK · On-site +1

$3.1K - $3.2K/wk

Design and execute economic research projects that require innovation, application of economic theory, and skilled interpretation of imperfect or complex datasets by producing high-quality white ...

Usmd

Innovation ManagerSkip to main content#Innovation Manager page is loaded## Innovation ... economic and societal benefit. In its mission to scale UMD impact, UM Ventures, College Park ...

Usmd

Innovation Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

Innovation ManagerSkip to main content#Innovation Manager page is loaded## Innovation ... economic and societal benefit. In its mission to scale UMD impact, UM Ventures, College Park ...

Umd

Innovation Manager

College Park, MD · On-site

$1.2K/wk

... economic and societal benefit. In its mission to scale UMD impact, UM Ventures, College Park ... The Innovation Manager's responsibilities include but are not limited to: assessment of the ...

Lightcast

Principal Economist - 1061

The Principal Economist will develop influential research, publish original insights using ... Maintain rigorous methodological standards while balancing innovation, timeliness, and relevance.

Lightcast

Principal Economist - 1061

The Principal Economist will develop influential research, publish original insights using ... Maintain rigorous methodological standards while balancing innovation, timeliness, and relevance.

The MITRE Corporation

Senior Applied Economist

Mclean, VA

$94K - $119K/yr

... of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose ... Our economics team has expertise in advanced econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics ...

Walmart

Senior Director, Economist

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

$192K - $384K/yr

The Senior Director ensures integrity in all practices while promoting operational excellence and aligning economic insights with company objectives to support sustainable growth and innovation.

The MITRE Corporation

Senior Applied Economist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$94K - $119K/yr

... of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose ... Our economics team has expertise in advanced econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics ...

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How much do innovation economist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for innovation economist in the United States is $82,064.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Innovation Economist vs Data Analyst?

AspectInnovation EconomistData Analyst
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in Economics, Business, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Data Science, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, government agencies, consulting firmsCorporate, finance, healthcare, or tech companies
Employer & Industry UsagePolicy development, economic research, innovation strategyData interpretation, reporting, business decision-making

While both roles involve analytical skills, Innovation Economists focus on economic analysis related to innovation policies and strategies, whereas Data Analysts primarily interpret data to support business decisions. The roles often overlap in research and data skills but differ in their core focus and industry applications.

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Infographic showing various Innovation Economist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,064 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Senior Health Economist

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Hinge Health, Inc
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Hinge Health, Incexternal

$169K - $254K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity
Digital health is transforming MSK care-but without rigorous economic evidence, innovation stalls. As a Senior Health Economist at Hinge Health, you'll architect the analytical strategy that proves our platform's value to the nation's largest health plans and employers. You'll lead high-stakes ROI analyses, mentor junior economists, and shape the research agenda that informs product development and go-to-market strategy. Your work will directly influence how millions of people access care-and how payers invest in digital health solutions that actually deliver savings.
What You'll Accomplish
In your first 3 months, you will:
  • Assess Hinge Health's current health economics portfolio and prioritize the highest-impact studies for commercial growth and competitive differentiation
  • Establish your presence as a trusted advisor to Client Success and Commercial teams, shaping how we position ROI evidence in sales conversations
  • Lead your first complex external ROI study, including vendor negotiation, study design approval from internal and external stakeholders, and results presentation

In your first 6 months, you will:
  • Own concurrent health economics workstreams across product lines (e.g., chronic MSK, surgical replacement, pelvic health), balancing rigor with commercial timelines
  • Present directly to external clients (health plan C-suite, actuarial teams) with polished, defensible analyses that close deals and renew contracts
  • Mentor a junior health economist, establishing team standards for study design, code review, and client communication
  • Build advanced analytics infrastructure (e.g., automated claims data pipelines in Databricks) that scales the team's capacity

In your first year, you will:
  • Define Hinge Health's long-term health economics research strategy, including publication goals, external partnerships, and methodology innovation
  • Lead publication of high-impact manuscripts in top-tier journals (JAMA, Health Affairs) that establish Hinge Health as the evidence leader in digital MSK care
  • Influence product roadmap decisions by proactively identifying economic opportunities (e.g., "Which member segments drive the highest ROI?") and designing studies to answer them
  • Act as the primary advisor to Senior Leadership Team on health economics questions, shaping how we think about value-based contracting and payer partnerships
Who You Are
A Strategic Learn-it-all: You're not just executing studies-you're anticipating what questions the business will need answered in 12 months and building the infrastructure to answer them.
You actively shape team priorities, not just respond to requests.
A Master Communicator: You've presented to C-suite executives, defended methodologies to skeptical actuaries, and published in peer-reviewed journals.
You tailor your message to any audience-from PhDs to sales reps-and always land the key takeaway.
Accountable Under Pressure: You thrive in fast-paced commercial environments where study deadlines directly impact revenue goals.
You make pragmatic trade-offs between perfection and speed, always communicating the implications clearly.
A Leader at All Levels: You're hands-on with code and data, but you also set the vision for how health economics drives business strategy.
You mentor junior team members while influencing senior leadership.
Basic Requirements
  • PhD in health economics, health services research, or a related field strongly preferred; Master's degree with exceptional applied experience considered
  • 6-10 years of experience designing and conducting health economics studies using advanced econometric methods (e.g., causal inference, cost-effectiveness analysis, budget impact modeling)
  • 6-10 years of experience working with large-scale claims databases (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid), including deep knowledge of medical billing, CPT/ICD coding, and health insurance requirements
  • Expert-level programming skills in R, SQL, and/or Python, with a track record of building reproducible, scalable analytical pipelines

Preferred Requirements
  • Publication record with first-author papers in high-impact peer-reviewed journals (JAMA, Health Affairs, Medical Care, Value in Health)
  • 3+ years of experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar cloud data platforms, including experience optimizing large-scale data transformations
  • Digital health or MSK care expertise, including understanding of virtual care delivery models, wearable technology, and value-based contracting
  • Experience mentoring junior analysts or economists, including code review and study design feedback
  • Proficiency with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) and willingness to drive team adoption of AI workflows
  • Prior experience in client-facing roles, including presenting to health plan executives, actuaries, or C-suite leaders
Working Conditions
Hinge Health Hybrid Model
We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.
About Hinge Health
At Hinge Health, we're using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare - starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. With an AI-powered human-centered care model, Hinge Health leverages cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes, experiences and costs to help people move beyond their pain. The platform addresses a broad spectrum of MSK care - from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation - through personalized, evidence-based care. As the preferred partner to 50+ health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 20 million people across more than 2,550 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore. Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com
What You'll Love About Us
  • Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn't available where you live.
  • Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
  • Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development

Culture & Engagement
Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.
By submitting your application you are acknowledging we are using your personal data as outlined in the personnel and candidate privacy policy.
Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We'll never ask for financial details during the hiring process and only use "@hingehealth.com" emails. If you receive a suspicious offer, stop communication and report it to the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. To verify an email from our recruiting team, forward it to security@hingehealth.com.

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