[Remote] Healthcare Data Analyst (Medicaid Finance & Policy)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Milliman is seeking a Healthcare Data Analyst for its Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice. The role provides analytical support for healthcare provider payment transformation, including reimbursement methodology design, rate setting, program funding strategies, and Medicaid policy research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing healthcare data, including:
• Claims datasets including services such as hospital, physician, and other medical services
• Service-related trend data
• Provider cost data
• Other publicly available data from sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• Designing, developing, and using data models
• Reviewing, evaluating, and summarizing data model output
• Assisting with Medicaid policy research and analysis
• Drafting technical documentation of work performed and related client reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Reviewing the work of others to support Milliman’s quality control processes

Skills

• Related experience in healthcare is required
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Minimum of 5 years of experience analyzing large data sets
• Experience using database management and statistical programming tools, including SAS, SQL, or Python:
• Ability to write or learn SAS code without point-and-click user interfaces is required
• Interest and aptitude for performing detail-oriented analytical work
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information and concepts, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to conduct and summarize research
• Ability to use advanced Excel skills to perform data analysis is required
• SumIfs
• Index/match combinations
• Nested if statements
• Macro use and development (up to full VBA coding)
• Experience in a healthcare-related field, specifically analyzing Medicaid claims, is required
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot code, identify root causes, and resolve issues independently, is required
• Individual(s) must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future
• Experience with SQL, Python, and/or Databricks is strongly preferred
• Experience providing consulting services to state Medicaid or other health and human services agencies, or other types of public or private healthcare-related entities, is a plus

Benefits

• Remote position.
• Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays – A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.
• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.
• Skills training and career development.
• Access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities.
• Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents.
• Opportunities to give back to varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations.

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