Milliman’s Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice is seeking individuals with interest and experience 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 specific to Medicaid program funding, including supplemental payment programs and federal compliance issues, would be considered a plus. Who We Are 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 200+ professionals, including actuaries, healthcare consultants, attorneys, and statisticians. Responsibilities Analyzing healthcare data, including: Service-related paid claims datasets, such as hospital and physician claims data Service utilization and trend data Provider cost data 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 Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher 3+ years of full-time experience working with healthcare claims data Experience using a computer programming language (e.g. SAS, SQL, R, or Python) for analysis of healthcare claims data 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. 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 on Federal and state healthcare regulations and policies To be considered for this position, please upload a resume and cover letter. No recruiters, please. Location Candidates hired into this role will be required to work in-person in the Milliman office in Chicago, IL or Seattle, WA on a weekly basis, but flexible work arrangements will be considered. Compensation The salary range for this position is $64,000 to $98,000, depending on a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc. Employees are also eligible for a bonus under our practice’s bonus policy, which can be a significant portion of total compensation. Milliman Benefits At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual. We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contribution Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A discretionary bonus program Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period A minimum of 8 paid holidays Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs Who We Are Independent for 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation. Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This job posting is expected to close on August 27, 2024. #LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR1