Associate, Inquiries and Investigations

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate, Inquiries and Investigations to join our Provider Data Operations team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

The Associate, Inquiries and Investigations is responsible for working cross-functionally with business and technical Oscar stakeholders to solve data process challenges and represent departmental interests in company-wide strategic initiatives. The position leads implementations and data corrections to enhance processes that directly impact directory accuracy and filing submissions. Primary focus is placed on investigating and resolving complex escalations/inquiries through production release, while driving comprehensive process documentation, maintaining project plans, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure quality and financial discipline.

You will report into the Senior Manager, Provider Data Operations.

Work Location: This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in: Atlanta, Georgia. You will be fully remote; however, our approach to work may adapt over time. Future models could potentially involve a hybrid presence at the hub office associated with your metro area. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $87,188 - $114,434 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the end-to-end management of cross-functional implementations and projects—including project plan creation, stakeholder engagement, edge case mitigation, and on-time completion—to enhance processes and execute data corrections that directly impact directory accuracy and filing submissions.
• Evaluates departmental performance by creating, gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform technology-enabled solutions, establish departmental key metrics, and implement mitigation strategies that ensure quality and financial discipline
• Collaboratively works with leadership, peers, and internal/external stakeholders to investigate risks and escalations, formulate proactive strategies, and partner across teams on continuous improvement action plans through final release to production
• Mentors team members and promotes colleagues' professional growth, fostering team collaboration and driving mindset shifts necessary to optimize operational efficiency and achieve departmental targets
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or 3+ years commensurate experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in provider healthcare contracting, provider network management or healthcare operations
• 2+ years of experience using data software such as Excel, SQL or other data analytics tools
• 2+ years of experience with end to end project management
• 2+ years of experience in designing and improving workflows as well as standing up accompanying operating and technical procedures
• 2+ years of experience in developing and presenting information and recommendations aimed at Senior Leadership

Bonus points:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
• 2+ years of experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and/or Theory of constraints
• ACA marketplace, provider network, claims, healthcare quality, or provider data experience