Senior Medical Economic Analyst

Description

Zing Health is a tech-enabled insurance company making Medicare Advantage the best it can be for those 65 and over. Zing Health has a community-based approach that recognizes the importance of the social determinants of health in keeping individuals and communities healthy. Zing Health aims to return the physician and the member to the center of the healthcare equation. Members receive individualized assistance to make their transition to Zing Health as easy as possible.

Zing Health offers members the ability to personalize their plans, access to facilities designed to help them better meet their healthcare needs, and a dedicated care team. For more information on Zing Health, visit

We are looking for a curious, analytically minded early-career professional to join our Medical Economics team. As a Sr. Medical Economics Analyst, you will dig into large and varied healthcare datasets to uncover insights that shape decisions about cost of care, utilization, and program performance. This is a high-impact seat for someone who loves asking "why," enjoys connecting dots across data, and is excited to grow their craft alongside experienced analysts, actuaries, and clinical partners.

You will report to the Director of Medical Economics within the Enterprise Reporting & Analytics organization.

• A self-starter who takes initiative without waiting to be told what to do next
• Naturally curious who asks thoughtful questions and is not afraid to challenge assumptions
• A clear thinker who can break complex problems into manageable pieces
• Eager to learn about healthcare, Medicare Advantage, analytics tools, and the business
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate, well-documented work
• A collaborative teammate who communicates openly and shares what they learn

• Perform research and deep-dive analyses on complex healthcare claims data, CMS return files, financial cost, revenue, and vendor data
• Work with large and small datasets: join, transform, engineer, and extract meaningful insights
• Interpret statistical analyses and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build and automate reports and dashboards using SQL, Excel, Power BI, and similar tools
• Partner with Finance, Actuarial, Population Health, IT, and external vendors to support enterprise reporting and analytic initiatives
• Document analytic logic, assumptions, and methodology so work is reproducible and auditable
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., computer science, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, economics, data analytics, public health, or similar) Equivalent experience considered
• 3-5 years of analytical experience (internships, co-ops, or relevant academic
• Working knowledge of healthcare claims structure and data (institutional and professional)
• Proficiency in SQL: able to write, test, debug, and document queries against large databases
• Experience working with large datasets
• Familiarity with methods to measure the impact and effectiveness of programs, policies, or intervention
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to validate and QA other team members’ work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting analytical findings to non-technical audiences
• Responsive, proactive, and dependable in supporting internal stakeholders
• Exposure to Medicare or Medicare Advantage populations

• Experience with Python, R, SAS, or other scripting/statistical languages
• Familiarity with Power BI semantic models, DAX, or modern BI governance practices
• Understanding of risk adjustment, HEDIS/Stars, or value-based care concepts
• Demonstrated growth mindset actively builds skills through coursework, certifications, or side projects
• Passionate, mission-driven, and highly collaborative

Every report we deliver, every insight we surface, and every trend we monitor ultimately serves one purpose: a better experience and better outcomes…