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Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

Dallas, TX · Remote

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

Dallas, TX · On-site

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Associate, Medical Economics

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$111K - $145K/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

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

$111K - $145K/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

Dallas, TX · Remote

$111K - $145K/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

Director, Medical Economics

New York, NY · Hybrid

$198K - $260K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

Oscar Health

Director, Medical Economics

New York, NY · Hybrid

$198K - $260K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

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

Director, Medical Economics

Tempe, AZ · Hybrid

$178K - $234K/yr

We're hiring a Director, 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 ...

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How much do medical economist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical 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 Medical Economist vs Health Policy Analyst?

AspectMedical EconomistHealth Policy Analyst
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Economics, Public Health, or related field; often with health economics certificationsMaster's in Public Policy, Public Health, or related; sometimes with economics background
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, government agencies, healthcare organizationsGovernment agencies, think tanks, advocacy groups
Industry UsageAnalyzing healthcare costs, economic impact of medical policiesDeveloping and evaluating health policies, analyzing policy impacts

Medical Economists focus on analyzing healthcare costs and economic impacts within the healthcare industry, often conducting research and modeling. Health Policy Analysts develop and assess policies to improve healthcare systems. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in related environments, Medical Economists emphasize economic analysis, whereas Health Policy Analysts focus on policy development and evaluation.

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Infographic showing various Medical Economist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Locum Tenens, 3% Internship, 67% As Needed, 1% Full Time, and 17% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,064 per year, or $39.5 per hour.
Medical Economist/Health Data Analyst

Medical Economist/Health Data Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Omaha, NE • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Nebraska rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

198th of 299 rated insurance

Job description

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.

Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there's no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you'll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.

The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska office. This position allows remote flexibility but will have 2-3 days per week in the office.
The Medical Economist (Health Data Analyst III) serves on a highly collaborative Data Analytics team delivering health data analytics and informatics for groups, providers, members, and leadership. As a member of the team, you will act as an analytical subject matter expert in understanding and interpreting the business impacts of healthcare data. Your focus will be on extracting, preparing, analyzing, and interpreting data to provide actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders, while mentoring junior analysts. You will also lead economic modeling and cost-effectiveness analysis to support strategic decision-making and value-based care initiatives.

What You'll Do:

Healthcare Economics and Advanced Data Analytics

  • Provide analytic solutions for enterprise stakeholders via reporting, research, predictive modeling, and BI dashboard development.
  • Develop and maintain models for utilization trends
  • Partner with stakeholders to analyze trends in employer group reporting, provider payment methodologies, and care management analytics.
  • Gather business requirements, extract and prepare data independently, and deliver high-quality analysis for decision support.

Strategic Consulting & Collaboration

  • Serve as a business consultant to multiple areas, leveraging deep understanding of data and operations.
  • Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and quality reviews to ensure best practices in analytics and data strategy.
  • Provide strategic input on data architecture and analytic standards.
  • Lead knowledge-sharing activities and contribute to the Data Integration Community of Practice.
  • Present analyses to internal and external stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
  • Tell a compelling story with data to influence strategic decisions.

    To be considered for this position, you must have:

    • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Health Care Management, or related field (Master's preferred).5+ years in healthcare analytics, medical economics, or actuarial analysis.
    • Data Access & Integration:Advanced SQL, ETL/ELT pipelines (Azure Data Factory, dbt), PySpark/Spark SQL.
    • Cloud & Platforms:Azure Synapse, Databricks, SQL Server; Git for version control.
    • Analytics & Econometrics:Python, R, cost-effectiveness analysis, risk adjustment, forecasting.
    • BI & Visualization:Power BI (DAX, Power Query), Databricks Dashboards, dashboard design, KPI development.
    • Data Governance:Data dictionaries, lineage, HIPAA compliance, quality checks.
    • Healthcare Domain Knowledge:Claims data, provider reimbursement models, value-based care, HEDIS/STARS metrics.
    • Mastery of Health Insurance Operations knowledge including claims, enrollment, payment mechanisms, care management, employer reporting and the ability to stay current on healthcare industry knowledge.
    • Successful experience working in a cross-functional environment.
    • Experience effectively communicating with stakeholder groups.
    **BCBSNE is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time**
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    Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.

    We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.

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