Sr. Analyst, Authorization Services Design & Configuration

About the Role

You will be the architect of our medical management operations. In this role, you will design, configure, and optimize the workflows and business rules within our Utilization Management (UM) system to ensure seamless authorization processing. You will translate complex business requirements into automated logic, handle internal escalations to identify root causes and remediation pathways, and act as a subject‑matter expert to educate cross‑functional partners on how our systems drive care decisions.

This is a technical and operational role that requires a systems thinker with a collaborative mindset who enjoys solving complex, systems‑level problems. You will report into the Associate Director of Authorization Services.

This position is based in our Tempe, Arizona office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in‑office work per week. Thursdays are a required in‑office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

Base pay: $67,813 - $89,004 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program, and annual performance bonuses. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full‑time employees are 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.

• Manage the configuration and maintenance of authorization workflows, rulesets, and automations within the UM platform.
• Translate business requirements into precise technical specifications, ensuring that business rules and logic are accurately represented, tested, and implemented.
• Investigate and resolve cross‑functional escalations by performing root cause analysis on system behavior and configuration gaps.
• Proactively identify friction points in the authorization process and document formal opportunities for workflow improvement and automation.
• Act as the primary subject‑matter expert for the UM system, educating internal teams (Product, Clinical, Regulatory) on how configuration impacts operations and supports business needs.
• Develop testing protocols and execute test scenarios to validate expected system behavior and configuration accuracy. Lead corrective activities when system behavior deviates from expectations.
• Manage assigned caseloads and project tasks through effective dashboard management and prioritization.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation of all business rules, technical specs, and workflow designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of experience in system configuration, business rules management, or technical workflow design.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical/operational role involving root‑cause analysis and data troubleshooting.
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, and data manipulation).
• Proven ability to assess and comprehend end‑to‑end process impacts in complex technical environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical system logic to non‑technical stakeholders.
• 1+ year working knowledge within the healthcare industry (payer or provider).

• Prior work experience in Prior Authorizations or Insurance Operations.
• 2+ years of proficiency in SQL, Big Query, or similar database languages.
• Experience using project management and communication tools like JIRA, Linear, and Slack.
• Experience working with large datasets, data verification, and data management.

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