Senior Business Data Analyst (Health Research Team)

Individuals 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.

Milliman's Health Research Team (HRT) is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Senior Business Data Analyst to enhance our data quality review initiatives and to support analytics projects under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Health Data Analytics.

This role is based out of the Milliman office in Chicago, IL, but candidates hired into this role may work remotely anywhere in the US or in the office on a weekly basis with flexible work arrangements. Travel to Chicago for 3 consecutive days each quarter is required.

Who we are:

The HRT supports Milliman products and practices in a variety of capacities. These include but are not limited to financial functions, client support, project management, data engineering, and data analytics services. As a shared service team, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality, timely support to Milliman's clients, consultants, and leadership teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity of HRT's data assets and Milliman's products by conducting in-depth data quality & pipeline validation reviews and by applying data governance and retention policies via the following:




• Lead comprehensive data quality reviews across HRT's data assets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of healthcare data pipelines and downstream products
• Design, develop, and execute systematic data validation frameworks to identify anomalies, discrepancies, and integrity issues within enrollment, claims, risk score, and other healthcare data sources
• Investigate and document root causes of data quality failures, partnering with data engineering and analytics teams to implement corrective actions and preventive controls
• Establish and maintain data quality metrics, scorecards, and dashboards to monitor ongoing pipeline health and communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels




• Collaborate with other HRT data analytics, engineering, and project management professionals to identify, propose, and implement process enhancements

• Assist in completing a wide array of advanced analytics for approved Health Research Board (HRB) initiatives and Milliman practice client projects

• Implement updates to Milliman tools and carry out monthly data processing associated with being a CMS Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC) seat holder

• Provide support to Milliman's practices via our help desk system by answering a variety of questions, most often about our data assets and data use policies

• Collaborate with HRT finance, operations, and project management teammates through providing technical and healthcare data expertise

• Communicate progress, status, issues, decisions on a regular cadence

Minimum requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar fields
• Demonstrates a strong capability to consistently produce high quality, accurate deliverables on schedule and effectively communicate progress, outcomes, and recommended next actions
• Proficiency in multiple health care data analytics topics such as, but not limited to pricing, provider contracting, Medicare Advantage bids, risk scores, clinical quality, health care economics, reserving, or financial reporting
• Five or more years of experience in the following areas:

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  • Coding in SQL and/or Python
  • Querying and analyzing enrollment, claims (medical or pharmacy), risk score data, or other common healthcare data sources
  • Performing advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, Power Query, and VBA automation
  • Practicing intermediate or higher knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat
  
  
  
  

• Robust business knowledge of at least two healthcare lines of business (e.g. individual, employer group, Medicare, Part D, Medicaid, Dental, etc.)

• Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based data analytics and AI platforms

• Travel to Milliman's Chicago office for 3consecutivedays each quarter isrequired

Competencies and Behaviors that Support Success in this Role

• Comprehension of basic data engineering concepts
• Knowledge of the CMS' VRDC data environment or LDS SAF data files
• Familiarity with data governance best practices
• Experience working in a project management setting
• Articulate:Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially communicating technical details to nontechnical audiences
• Collaborative & professional:Polished demeanor with a consultative approach, capable of interacting with, influencing, and communicating effectively with all levels of health professionals; flexible, with a strong work ethic and a team-player attitude
• Enthusiastic & coachable:Displays a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and eagerness to learn;open to receiving and integrating feedback effectively
• Resourceful:Service-oriented, dependable, and tactful, with the ability to work independently
• Trustworthy:Demonstrates integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Efficient & organized:Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple projects and tasks amidst interruptions and tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented & solutions-minded: Takes pride in their work and showcases excellent problem-solving ability which adds value to the business

The Team

Milliman is one of the leading experts in healthcare financing and delivery. We advise clients on a wide range of issues-from assessing the impact of healthcare reform on organizations or populations to streamlining operations while advancing the quality of patient care. Our consulting work is supported by a powerful toolkit of data analytics solutions and informed by the most trusted, comprehensive set of cost guidelines in the industry.

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.

Location

This role is based out of the Milliman office in Chicago, IL, but candidates hired into this role may work remotely anywhere in the US or in the office on a weekly basis with flexible work arrangements. The expected application deadline for this job is August 19, 2026.

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $85,100 - $161,575. For candidates residing in:

Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Newark, San Jose, San Francisco, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia:

• $97,865 - $161,575

All other states:

• $85,100 - $140,500

A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• 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 12 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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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