Lead Analyst, Health Plan Data & Strategy
The Wonderful Company
| Company | The Wonderful Company |
| Category | Consulting & Strategy |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Job Description
• Manage, analyze, and report medical and pharmacy claims to identify cost drivers, utilization trends, and opportunities to optimize benefit design and vendor performance.
• Develop trend analyses and forecasting models to support healthcare cost projections, budgeting, and scenario planning.
• Apply industry knowledge and data analysis to identify inefficiencies, cost drivers, and performance gaps and recommend strategies to improve spend while protecting member outcomes.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses to assess the competitiveness of benefit programs and identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend benefit design changes (e.g., medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) to support effective plan management, cost efficiency, and a strong employee experience.
• Define key financial, clinical, and utilization metrics to assess health plan performance and establish reporting to monitor those indicators.
• Facilitate internal Chief Medical Officer involvement through regular updates and escalation of material clinical, utilization, or cost trends, as needed.
• Support evaluation of clinical programs, including case management initiatives and related vendor partnerships, to assess impact on health outcomes and cost of care.
• Evaluate plan and vendor performance (financial, clinical, operational, and member experience outcomes, including ROI analysis) to support contract renewals and strategic partnerships.
• Support benefits strategy and leadership through analysis, reporting, and recommendations related to benefit programs and plan design.
• Develop and present clear, compelling materials that communicate key insights and recommendations to senior-level executives.
• Lead projects by aligning stakeholders, communicating progress, and ensuring timely delivery of required work products.
• Identify opportunities to leverage on-site health centers to improve member health outcomes and reduce external claims costs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Sr. Director, Health Plan and Benefits.