Director of Health Management - Remote - Health Equity and Policy Analysis Expert
Join the Team: Director of Health Management - Remote
OptumServe Consulting/The Lewin Group, a premier national health care and human services consulting and policy analysis firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Health Management to join our team remotely. With over 50 years of experience in finding answers and solving problems for leading organizations in the public, non-profit, and private sectors, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity on a global scale.
About Us
OptumServe Consulting/The Lewin Group brings 50 years of experience finding answers and solving problems for leading organizations in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. Our strategic and analytical services aim to help clients:
- Improve policy and expand knowledge of health care and human service systems
- Enact, run, and evaluate programs to enhance delivery and financing of health care and family services
- Deal with shifts in health care practice, technology, and regulation
- Optimize performance, quality, coverage, and health outcomes
- Create strategies for institutions, communities, associations, foundations, governments, and people to make health care and human services systems more effective
Job Summary
We are seeking a Director of Health Management to lead large evaluation contracts, design and conduct studies using advanced empirical methods, and develop forecasting models for health care utilization and costs. As a Director of Health Management, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct policy analyses, evaluate programs, and develop innovative analytical techniques to solve real-world problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage large evaluation contracts, including technical direction, financial management, staff management, and client relations
- Design and conduct studies that require advanced empirical methods or mixed quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
- Effectively oversee production of client-ready deliverables
- Lead large proposals and research reports and manuscripts for technical and non-technical audiences
- Lead advanced quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
- Develop and implement research studies focused on health equity
- Analyze large administrative datasets for program evaluations
- Manage and mentor team members to ensure successful project delivery
Requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Economics, Statistics, Health Services Research, Public Policy, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in healthcare research and policy analysis
- Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare research and policy analysis
- Experience analyzing large administrative datasets for program evaluations
- Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis
- Experience managing large, mixed-methods evaluations
- Expertise in the design and implementation of research studies focused on health equity
- Demonstrated quantitative research skills in health policy, program evaluation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Track record of conference presentations and publications
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with advanced statistical software and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS)
What We Offer:
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution. The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually, depending on location and experience.
Career Growth Opportunities:
We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and education programs, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
Work Environment:
We offer a flexible remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere within the U.S. Our company culture values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork, and we strive to create an exciting and policy-focused atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration.
Why Join Us:
At OptumServe Consulting/The Lewin Group, we are committed to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity on a global scale. We believe in creating a healthier atmosphere for everyone, and we value diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. If you are passionate about health management and policy analysis, and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
If you have the skills and passion we're looking for, please submit your application today. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.