Healthcare Data Analyst – Medicaid Finance & Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide analytical support for initiatives related to healthcare provider payment transformation.

• Aid in the design of reimbursement methodologies, rate setting, and funding strategies for provider services.

• Analyze healthcare data, encompassing claims datasets, service-related trend data, provider cost data, and publicly accessible data such as BLS data.

• Design, create, and utilize data models.

• Review, assess, and summarize the output from data models.

• Assist in researching and analyzing Medicaid policies.

• Prepare technical documentation, client reports, and PowerPoint presentations.

• Evaluate the work of others to support Milliman’s quality control measures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in analyzing large datasets is necessary.

• Proficiency in database management and statistical programming tools, such as SAS, SQL, or Python.

• Capability to write or learn SAS code without user interfaces is essential.

• Experience with Python and Databricks is preferred.

• A strong interest and aptitude for detail-oriented analytical tasks.

• Proficient in effectively communicating technical information and concepts both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to conduct research and summarize findings.

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, encompassing Sumifs, Index/match combinations, nested if statements, and the ability to develop and use macros up to full VBA coding.

• Experience in a healthcare-related field, specifically in analyzing Medicaid claims, is mandatory.

• Consulting experience with state Medicaid or other health and human services agencies, or healthcare-related entities, is advantageous.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, including troubleshooting code, identifying root causes, and independently resolving issues.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States without immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman, both now and in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees, their dependents, and domestic partners.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 401(k) Plan with company matching and profit-sharing contributions.

• Discretionary Bonus Program.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care, transportation, and qualified medical expenses.

• Paid Time Off (PTO); full-time employees accrue 15 days per year.

• A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.

• Family Building Benefits, including assistance for adoption and fertility.

• Paid Parental Leave of up to 11 weeks for eligible employees.

• Life Insurance & AD&D, with 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability fully funded by Milliman.

• Skills training and career development opportunities.

• Learning and mentoring opportunities available.

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).