Senior Director, Healthcare Economics

IEHP

. Report to the Chief Financial Officer and provide strategic and operational leadership for healthcare economics and financial performance optimization .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRancho Cucamonga • California • United StatesSenior💰 $220,043 - $302,536 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in healthcare financial management, medical economics, and population health cost analytics, with a proven ability to lead analytical teams and implement operational improvements. Proficient in translating complex financial data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

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Healthcare Financial AnalyticsMedical Economics ExpertiseFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Data-Driven Decision MakingTeam Leadership & Development

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Hard Skills

Cost Modeling MethodologiesUtilization Management ConceptsROI AnalysisFinancial Modeling ToolsTrend AnalysisOperational Performance MetricsQuantitative Health Financial FunctionsBudgeting & ForecastingHealthcare Dataset AnalysisChange Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationCoachingPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWorkflow Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Health EconomicsMaster’s Degree in Public Health (MPH)Master’s Degree in Health Administration (MHA)MBA

Industry Keywords

Medicaid Managed CareHealthcare Economics FrameworkCost DriversRevenue StreamsOperational InputsMarket DynamicsHEDISCAHPSNCQA AccreditationEnterprise Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Chief Financial Officer and provide strategic and operational leadership for healthcare economics and financial performance optimization
Direct development and refinement of a comprehensive healthcare economics framework covering cost drivers, revenue streams, operational inputs, and market dynamics
Identify and quantify performance gaps and opportunities across business lines
Conduct deep-dive analyses of medical and non-medical cost drivers, revenue streams, utilization patterns, and operational performance metrics
Apply diagnostic techniques to uncover root causes behind trends and performance issues
Translate analytical findings into actionable initiatives for operational improvements, cost reduction, revenue optimization, and enterprise decision-making
Provide full oversight of the Healthcare Economics team, including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, training, and workflow management
Establish department goals, build analytical capabilities, and maintain high-quality standards for deliverables
Lead cost-saving and margin-improvement initiatives across medical and administrative spend categories
Partner with Clinical Operations, Provider Network, Finance, and Actuarial Services to evaluate cost drivers and implement improvements
Design, maintain, and enhance executive-level dashboards and performance reporting
Deliver performance summaries, trend insights, initiative progress reporting, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Evaluate healthcare investments and enterprise programs through ROI analysis, cost-benefit assessment, and long-term value measurement
Provide data-driven strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Perform other duties required to support health plan operations and department business needs
Incorporate IEHP Quality Program goals, including HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in medical economics, healthcare financial analytics, health plan forecasting, or related quantitative health financial functions
Experience leading analytical and financial teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development
Proven ability to collaborate across Finance, FP&A, Clinical Operations, Provider Network
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, financial, or health-related field from an accredited institution
Experience in Medicaid managed care or other publicly sponsored health plan environments
Experience leading enterprise financial planning or overseeing FP&A activities (budgeting, forecasting, long range planning)
Experience implementing operational or financial improvements through cross departmental change management efforts
Experience driving measurable improvements in medical cost trend, utilization patterns, and provider performance
Master’s degree in health economics, Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Healthcare Analytics, or related quantitative discipline; MBA is also acceptable
Must have a valid California Driver’s license
Advanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of principles of medical economics, healthcare financial management, and population health cost analytics
Knowledge of industry standard forecasting, trend analysis, and cost modeling methodologies used by health plans
Knowledge of utilization management concepts, care model design, and drivers of high cost healthcare utilization
Knowledge of best practices in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, variance analysis, and long range financial planning
Knowledge of standard practices for organizational change management when implementing cost saving initiatives
Advanced proficiency interpreting and analyzing large healthcare datasets, including claims, encounter, utilization, risk adjustment, and quality data
Proficiency with financial modeling tools, including Excel
Ability to evaluate cost saving initiatives and calculate financial impact using ROI, cost benefit analysis, and scenario testing
Ability to build and lead analytical teams using workflow management tools, training frameworks, and coaching practices
Written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate complex analytics into clear insights for executive audiences
Ability to lead change management efforts tied to cost reduction strategies, operational optimization, and organizational improvement initiatives
Ability to translate complex financial, clinical, and analytical concepts into clear, actionable insights
Ability to collaborate across Finance, FP&A, Clinical Operations, Provider Network, and Actuarial teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
State of the art fitness center on-site
Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
Career advancement opportunities and professional development
Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
CalPERS retirement
457(b) option with a contribution match
Paid life insurance for employees
Pet care insurance