Applied Research Analyst

Description

MARAs team is seeking a creative and rigorous applied research analyst who is passionate about healthcare analytics and translating data into insight. Unlike traditional statisticians this role focuses less on building models and more on:

• Exploring new features and attributes that could enhance our models
• Tackling data-intensive complex client questions and
• Designing and authoring high-quality white papers and research collateral that support client engagement and shape the conversation around healthcare and risk adjustment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of data research and communication. Youll be part of a collaborative entrepreneurial team where curiosity is celebrated and your work directly influences MARAs products and reputation in the marketplace.

Who We Are

Independent for over 75 years Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today we are helping companies take on some of the worlds 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 (ERGs) 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 ( to learn more about Millimans commitments to our people inclusion 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.

What You Will Do

In this role you will:

• Design and execute research projects using large healthcare datasets to evaluate potential model enhancements and new analytic features.
• Perform advanced quantitative analysis (e.g. causal inference econometric modeling predictive analytics) to address challenging client and industry questions.
• Translate findings into clear compelling narratives for white papers client deliverables and published research.
• Collaborate with R&D colleagues to scope and test proof-of-concept features for MARA models.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert to internal teams bridging technical analysis with strategic business questions.
• Present research and insights to internal and external audiences including clients conferences and publications.

What We Are Looking For

Professional Qualifications

• PhD in Health Services Research Economics Statistics Public Health or related field.
• 3 years of applied research/analytics experience in healthcare payer policy or academic settings.
• Strong command of statistical/econometric methods and ability to choose the right approach for the question.
• Proficiency in one or more analytic tools (e.g. SAS R SQL Python).
• Demonstrated experience writing for publication (white papers peer-reviewed journals or industry reports).
• Skilled in presenting technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and in team environments

Personal Qualifications

• Intellectual curiosity and creativity in approaching novel research problems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple research priorities independently while working in a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality deliverables under deadlines.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where innovation and collaboration are key.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare and payer markets including Medicare Advantage and risk adjustment.
• Prior experience creating proof-of-concept studies or evaluating predictive models.
• Experience influencing or advising healthcare professionals through data-driven insights.

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.

The Team

Milliman Advanced Risk Adjusters (MARA) is a product group providing software to support population health risk assessment risk adjustment and identification of individuals with rising risks. Our team of dedicated experts develop and deploy industry leading software for a broad spectrum of healthcare clients. Were a business unit with Milliman Inc. a respected consultancy and technology firm with offices around the world.

Location

The expected application deadline for this job is August 28 2025.

This is a remote position. Candidates hired into this role may work onsite in select Milliman office locations if they prefer.

Applicants must be willing to travel to the Milliman office in Minneapolis MN as needed and travel nationwide for meetings conferences etc. (5-15%).

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $93700 - $185400.

For candidates residing in:

• Alaska California Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia Washington or the District of Columbia the salary range is $103070 - $169950.

• New York City Newark San Jose or San Francisco the salary range is $112440 - $185400.

• All other locations the salary range is $93700 - $154500.

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 paid 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.

Required Experience:

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