Associate, Medical Economics

ABOUT THE ROLE We're hiring an Associate, Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team at Oscar. As a key member of our Medical Cost Analytics team within the Medical Economics department, you will report to the Associate Director of Medical Economics and partner with market management teams, regional actuaries, and market medical officers to deliver analytical support that informs strategic decision-making to optimize market performance. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Associate, Medical Economics, you will work under the guidance of the Associate Director, Medical Economics, to drive market performance through data analysis and trend monitoring. Your responsibilities will include analyzing regional trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify new opportunities and risks, as well as performing in-depth analysis of integrated claims and operational data to identify cost and trend drivers. You will also provide proactive financial guidance on emerging market trends and their potential impact on our financial performance, assess the effectiveness of market-level programs, and build retrospective studies to measure the actual financial and clinical outcomes of implemented affordability initiatives. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need a college degree in a STEM field, such as Economics, Actuarial Science, Health Economics, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, or Health Services Research. You should have at least 4 years of quantitative analysis experience, and proficiency in using SQL, R, and/or Python to query, manipulate, and analyze data. Bonus points will be given for holding an Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) designation, or being on the track to become one. WHY REMOTE This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in Atlanta, GA. You will be fully remote, with the possibility of adapting to a hybrid presence at the hub office associated with your metro area in the future. BENEFITS As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements. You will also be eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, and annual performance bonuses.