Back Director of Payment Model Implementation
Health Information Technology Remote , District Of Columbia May 4, 2026
Senior Health Economist (Task Lead / Project Manager) – Healthcare Payment Models & Analytics
Join Blu Omega and serve as a Senior Health Economist and Task Lead on high-visibility healthcare payment model initiatives supporting federal health care transformation efforts.This role combineshands-on quantitative analytics(SQL/Python and healthcare claims) withdelivery leadership, including setting task direction, managing staff, partnering closely with clients, and ensuring timely project completion.
Positions Available:
- Three (3) total openings
- Two (2)supportingACO-focused work(value-based care)
- One (1)supportingHospital Global Budgets
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as theTask Lead / Engagement Lead, owning execution, quality, and deadlines for assigned workstreams
- Act asProject Managerby developing workplans, setting milestones, managing dependencies, and allocating resources
- Lead and mentor staff: assign tasks, coach, review outputs, and uphold analytic rigor and documentation standards
- Liaise directly with the client: facilitate working sessions, provide progress updates, manage expectations, and support decision-making
- Spearhead project deadlines, proactively manage risks/issues, elevate blockers early, and propose solutions
- Design and oversee analyses using Medicare and other claims data to support payment model design, implementation, and evaluation
- Translate complex findings into clear narratives suitable for technical and non-technical audiences (briefings, reports, presentations)
Preferred Domain Focus (Strong Preference, Not Required):
- ACO / Value-Based Care(e.g., attribution, quality measurement, shared savings, benchmarking, risk adjustment, population health analytics, payment model operations)
- Hospital Finance / Hospital Global Budgets(e.g., program operations, reimbursement policies, margin/cost analytics, revenue drivers)
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, Public Policy, Health Services Research, or related field
- 10+ yearsof experience in healthcare analytics, health economics, research, or consulting
- Proven experience leading work as a task lead, workstream lead, engagement lead, or project manager—including managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
- Ability to manage and develop staff (direct reports or matrixed teams)
- Strong proficiency inSQL and Pythonfor analysis and reproducible workflows
- Experience working withhealthcare claims and enrollment datawithin large data warehouse environments
- Solid understanding of healthcare data structures and patient attribution concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex analyses
Nice to Have:
- Experience with econometrics/statistical modeling and program evaluation methods
- Familiarity with Medicare datasets/environments such as IDR or CCW
- Experience with Snowflake and/or Databricks
- Support experience with Medicare/Medicaid payment methodologies or payment model implementation
- Publication or significant report-writing experience for policy/technical audiences
Work Location and Schedule:
- Remote to start. After approximately six months, if residing within approximately 30 miles ofDC, New York, or Minnesota, the role may shift toup to 4 days/week onsite.
- If not local, role remains100% remote
Work Authorization / Clearance:
- U.S. Citizenrequired
- Public Trust clearance (can be obtained after start)
Compensation:
- Salary Range:$115K–$175K(final offer based on skills, experience, education, and clearance)
What Blu Omega Offers:
- Competitive benefits: health insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and more
- Results-driven culture aligned with core values
- Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs
About Blu Omega:
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business providing technology solutions and cybersecurity services to federal agencies and enterprise clients. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support programs across data management, cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and enterprise IT with a focus on national security and health sectors.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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