Economist

Humana • Juneau, AK

427d • $65,000 - $89,500

About The Position

Humana is seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented Economist to join our Pharmacy Analytics and Consulting team. This role focuses on forecasting and analytics functions, analyzing the financial and utilization impacts of various regulatory, benefit, or market changes. The Economist will provide insights that inform business decisions and support strategic opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in economics, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Three years of experience in analytics, forecasting, and using data to drive business outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis software including SAS, SQL, Python, R, and Excel.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other data and analytics associates.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Pharmacy, Health Insurance, or Healthcare data.
• Experience with time-series based causal modeling or development of projection tools.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impact and scenario analysis to understand how different factors contribute to projections.
• Analyze and explain variances between current and prior projections.
• Investigate discrepancies between projections and actual outcomes, providing detailed explanations for observed variances.
• Monitor and analyze emerging trends, providing timely insights that can influence business strategies.
• Develop comprehensive reports detailing the impact of key trend contributors.
• Support the development of drug cost and utilization projection tools.
• Contribute to the development of time series forecasting models.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from partners regarding drug utilization and costs.
• Maintain thorough documentation of models, methods, and assumptions.
• Conduct peer reviews of work done by other analytics associates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company and personal holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree