Healthcare Data Analyst (Medicaid Finance & Policy)

Milliman•Seattle, WA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Milliman’s Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice is hiring a Healthcare Data Analyst to provide analytical support for healthcare provider payment transformation engagements. Projects may involve reimbursement methodology design, rate setting, and program funding strategies for provider services such as hospitals, physicians and other practitioners, nursing facilities, behavioral health, and home and community-based services. The role involves analyzing healthcare data, developing and evaluating data models, conducting Medicaid policy research, and preparing technical documentation and client materials. Initially, the position does not include client-facing responsibilities, though successful team members may later have opportunities to manage projects, work directly with clients, mentor or manage colleagues, or pursue a combination of these paths. The position is remote; being located in Seattle or Chicago is a plus. Milliman’s Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice serves state Medicaid agencies and organizations affected by Medicaid reimbursement and funding, and is affiliated with the broader Medicaid Consulting Group of more than 600 professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
At least 5 years of experience analyzing large data sets.
Experience with database management and statistical programming tools, including SAS, SQL, or Python.
Ability to write or learn SAS code without point-and-click user interfaces.
Interest and aptitude for detail-oriented analytical work.
Ability to communicate technical information and concepts effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to conduct and summarize research.
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, potentially including SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH combinations, nested IF statements, and macro use or development up to full VBA coding.
Experience in a healthcare-related field, specifically analyzing Medicaid claims.
Strong problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting code, identifying root causes, and resolving issues independently.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring immigration support or sponsorship from Milliman now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL, Python, and/or Databricks.
Experience providing consulting services to state Medicaid or other health and human services agencies, or to other public or private healthcare-related entities.

Responsibilities

Analyze healthcare claims datasets, including hospital, physician, and other medical services.
Analyze service-related trend data, provider cost data, and other publicly available data, including data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design, develop, and use data models.
Review, evaluate, and summarize data model output.
Assist with Medicaid policy research and analysis.
Draft technical documentation of work performed and related client reports and PowerPoint presentations.
Review the work of others to support quality control processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support with personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) plan with company matching and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid time off accruing from the first day of work; full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, with prorated accrual for employees working less than full-time.
At least 10 observed holidays per year.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Up to 11 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Life insurance and AD&D premiums fully covered by Milliman.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage fully paid by Milliman.
Skills training, career development, learning, and mentoring opportunities.