Healthcare Data Analyst (Medicaid Finance & Policy)

Milliman•Seattle, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Milliman’s Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice is seeking individuals to assist in providing analytical support for healthcare-related provider payment transformation engagements. Typical projects will include reimbursement methodology design, rate setting, and program funding strategies for all types of provider services, including hospital, physician and other practitioner, nursing facility, behavioral health, and home and community-based services. Related experience in healthcare is required. Milliman’s Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice serves state Medicaid agencies and a wide variety of organizations significantly impacted by Medicaid reimbursement and funding, including hospital associations and safety net hospital systems. The practice is affiliated with the broader Milliman Medicaid Consulting Group consisting of 600+ professionals, including actuaries, healthcare consultants, attorneys, and statisticians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
Minimum of 2 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
Ability to use advanced Excel skills to perform data analysis is required. (Note that data visualization, such as creating PivotTables, is not a significant part of this role.) This may include the use of formulas or tools such as: 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python and Databricks is preferred.
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.
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.

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.

Benefits

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.