Data Scientist, Health and Human Services Consulting - Indianapolis Health

Overview

Milliman's Indianapolis Health practice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our practice. The ideal candidate will possess advanced data science skills, have experience with healthcare claims data and social determinants of health data sets, and be adept at managing projects and teams. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced data science techniques to analyze and interpret complex datasets, including healthcare claims data and social determinants of health data
• Develop and implement data models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to support client needs and drive data-driven decision-making
• Create comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders effectively
• Independently manage and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to high-quality standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data analysts and junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Engage with clients, including state health and human service agencies, to understand their needs, provide expert advice, and maintain strong relationships
• Ensure compliance with healthcare policies, regulations, and data privacy standards in all data analysis and modeling activities
• Participate in business development activities, including responding to RFPs, authoring white papers, and delivering industry presentations
• Stay current with emerging data science trends, tools, and technologies, integrating them into practice to enhance service offerings
• Oversee data governance and maintain data quality standards, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all data used and produced

Qualifications

• Experience working with healthcare claims data and social determinants of health data sets
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information to non-technical audiences
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and data privacy standards, ensuring compliance in all analytical activities
• Experience in client engagement and relationship management, with strong interpersonal and consultative skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges
• Familiarity with data governance and quality assurance practices, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data analyses

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, with a portfolio of projects demonstrating expertise in:
  • Machine learning and predictive modeling
  • Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
  • Data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  • Programming languages such as Python, R, SQL
  • Big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of data analysts
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related field
• Graduate degree, Master's or Ph.D., in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related field

Preferred

• Experience working with state health and human service agencies
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid policy and regulations
• Familiarity with advanced analytics tools and platforms (e.g., SAS, STATA)
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Data Scientist, Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in business development activities, including responding to RFPs, authoring white papers, and delivering industry presentations
  

The Team

As a member of the Indy Data Engineering, Architecture, and Science (IDEAS) team, you will provide analytical support services to our key state clients and their dedicated core teams, under the mentorship of senior data consultants. Our data team works cross-functionally with professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds including: actuarial, policy, finance, pharmacy, and data management - working together with the common goal of best serving our clients’ needs. We offer challenging projects, expert colleagues, a collaborative environment, and diverse client projects for all employees to work, learn, and grow with our practice. 

Location

The person hired for this role will work in a dynamic, hybrid environment, with 2 to 3 days per week of on-site work required in our Indianapolis office on a weekly basis.

Benefits

At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• 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-monthCommuter Program, which allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for your parking or public transit expenses to get to and from work. You may utilize this benefit any time throughout the year and funds will be available the first of the month following your first contribution.
• 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.

Milliman invests in skills training and career development and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our web site (https://www.milliman.com/en/social-impact) to learn more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, diversity and inclusion, social impact and sustainability.

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.

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