Director, Center for Healthcare Economics & Policy

Company: FTI Consulting
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. Are you ready to make an impact? About the Role The Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy (“Center”) is a business unit within the Economics Practice of FTI Consulting. The Center applies cutting-edge economics and quantitative methods to assist clients in developing and implementing market-based solutions across the spectrum of healthcare activity. Our analyses utilize economic modelling and simulation applied to real-world data in order to predict future demand for services to provide organizations insights into how to maintain quality, improve health outcomes, reduce costs and properly deploy constrained resources. We provide predictive modeling capable of evaluating complex “what- if” scenarios for both public and private stakeholders. Our staff includes academically trained economists with extensive industry expertise and decades of policy and applied experience in the public and private sector. Our experts have testified before antitrust and regulatory agencies in the US and internationally, as well as in state and federal courts on a variety of matters. Further, the Center’s experts have published seminal articles on antitrust issues in the healthcare industry as well as novel approaches for quantifying the value of new pharmaceutical interventions. The Center’s analytic domains include mergers and acquisitions, market insight, value- based arrangements, cross-stakeholder and community-level analysis including economic impact of poor health, population health, value assessment, quantification of patient-centered preferences and digital health. We serve as trusted advisors to public and private sector clients on a wide variety of projects across these domains and collaborate with colleagues across FTI Consulting, including strategic communications, healthcare practitioners and financial specialists. What You’ll Do The Director will be working in small teams to provide healthcare-related and applied microeconomics analytics to a diverse array of clients. This is an opportunity to work and grow professionally in a dynamic environment, contributing to projects that help shape the healthcare environment. You will be an integral part of the Center’s leadership team, involved in the development of its core initiatives and client work as well as managing and mentoring junior staff. Responsible for executing projects, start to finish Design approaches to address clients’ questions Communicate results in the form of written reports and oral presentations Assist in development and preparation of reports Oversee/direct statistical and empirical analysis using large datasets Manage client relationships Assist in development of analytics and projects Manage and mentor junior staff Coordinate projects with other practices at FTI Consulting How You’ll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role. What You Will Need to Succeed Basic Qualifications 3 years of relevant post-graduate experience Ph.D. in Economics, Public Health or related field Demonstrated experience in applying economics to healthcare issues (e.g. healthcare economics modeling and quantitative analyses, public health program evaluation, community health needs assessment) Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems Excellent analytical skills Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed Preferred Qualifications Sound understanding of relevant healthcare data and policies Advanced modeling techniques applied in healthcare contexts Excellent client engagement and project management skills Proficient in statistical or econometric software programs such as SAS, Stata, and/or R Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs Total Rewards Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following: Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance Generous paid time off and holidays Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan Potential for flexible work arrangements Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care Employee wellness platform Employee recognition programs Paid time off for volunteering in your community Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work Professional development and certification programs Free in-office snacks and drinks Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable) FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses Upscale offices close to public transportation About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,990 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

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