Payer Healthcare Data Engineer, Senior Manager

Industry/Sector

Health Services

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Payer Healthcare Data Engineer, Senior Manager you will lead data and analytics engineering efforts that support payer modernization, design data solutions, and turn complex health services data into insights that inform decision-making within our Advisory practice. As a Senior Manager you will leverage your influence, skills, and network to guide large projects, coach teams through ambiguity, and communicate clear recommendations that connect technical detail with business goals. In this role at PwC, you will draw on data science and data engineering methods to develop, refine, and present data-driven solutions that support client needs and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leading payer data engineering initiatives that align analytics solutions with healthcare client needs and modernization goals
• Designing data pipelines, data models, and interoperability frameworks that support claims, membership, and provider data use cases
• Applying statistical analysis, machine learning, and data science methods to translate complex payer data into actionable insights
• Directing technical delivery across large programs, balancing scope, timelines, and team execution through ambiguous work
• Advising clients on payer platform strategy, data architecture, and operational improvements that support member and provider outcomes
• Validating data quality, lineage, and security controls across healthcare data environments, including HIPAA and regulatory requirements
• Coaching team members through technical problem solving, code review, and data science workflow refinement
• Presenting findings and recommendations to client stakeholders using clear narratives, visualizations, and decision-focused analysis

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 7 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Risk Management/Insurance
• Demonstrating payer healthcare data engineering experience supporting modernization efforts
• Applying data engineering skills across analytics, modeling, and visualization initiatives
• Utilizing healthcare payer, claims, or membership data in client-facing delivery
• Leading complex data projects and coaching teams through ambiguity
• Translating technical findings into clear, actionable client messages

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual''s skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines