Data Analytics Manager (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.â

Millimans Health Research Team (HRT) is seeking an experienced and driven Data Analytics Manager. In this role you will lead a high-performing team of 24 data analysts overseeing all phases of data production with a strong emphasis on data quality accuracy and timeliness. The Manager will play a critical role in driving product development deliverables and supporting internal deliverables for client and research projects. This position reports to the Senior Manager Data Engineering and Analytics and offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare data analytics innovation and team leadership.

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.âTravel to Millimans Chicago office for threeâconsecutiveâdays each quarter isârequired.ââ

Whoâwe are:â

TheâHRTâsupports Milliman products and practices in a variety of capacities.âThese 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 ourselvesâonâdelivering high qualityâtimelyâsupport to Millimans clients consultants and leadership teams.ââ

Job Responsibilities:â

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead mentor and develop a team of 24 data analysts fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Set clear goals and priorities for the team ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all assigned work
• Conduct regular one-on-ones performance reviews and professional development planning for direct reports
• Manage workload distribution across the team to balance competing priorities and deadlines
• Partner with the PMO team to develop comprehensive project plans define and document key deliverables and provide clear timely project status updates to senior leadership

Data Quality Analysis

• Own and oversee the data quality analysis phase across all data production workflows ensuring data meets established standards before downstream use
• Develop document and continuously improve data quality frameworks checklists and standard operating procedures
• Identify investigate and resolve data anomalies discrepancies and quality issues in health claims and enrollment data
• Partner with project managers ETL developers and data engineers to communicate data quality findings and support remediation efforts
• Establish and maintain data quality metrics scorecards and dashboards to monitor ongoing pipeline performance and communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels

Product Development Deliverables

• Lead the team in producing product development deliverables on schedule and to specification
• Collaborate with senior analysts actuaries and health consultants to ensure deliverables align with methodological and business requirements
• Review and validate team output prior to submission ensuring accuracy completeness and consistency

Client & Research Project Support

• Support internal deliverables for client-facing and research projects. Coordinating with project leads to understand requirements and timelines
• Assist in the preparation of data summaries analytical outputs and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure all project deliverables meet data governance compliance and contractual requirements

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and automate data quality and production workflows reducing manual effort and improving efficiency
• Implement best practices for quality assurance and testing including QAT and UAT support
• Stay current with emerging tools technologies and methodologies relevant to health data analytics recommending and championing improvements where appropriate
• Collaborate with HRT finance operations and project management teammates through providing technical and healthcare data expertise to support cross-functional initiatives

Minimumârequirements:â

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics Actuarial Science Public Health Computer Science or a related quantitative field
• 4 yearsof experience analyzing large databases of health claims and enrollment data (e.g. administrative/closed claims data)
• 2 yearsof experience in a lead or supervisory role with demonstrated ability to manage and develop analytical talent
• 2 yearsof experience performing or overseeing data quality analysis in a production data environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple health care data analytics topics including but not limited to pricing provider contracting Medicare Advantage bids risk scores clinical quality health care economics reserving or financial reporting
• Robustbusiness acumen across at least two healthcare lines of business such as Individual Employer Group Medicare Part DMedicaid or Dental
• Advanced proficiency in SQL for data querying validation and analysis
• Hands-on experience with Python SAS or R for data analysis and workflow automation
• Proficiency in Excel including advanced formulas pivot tables and data validation techniques
• Solid understanding of ETL pipelines data warehousing concepts and data governance best practices
• Exceptional attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to data accuracy and integrity
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Travel to Millimans Chicago office for threeâconsecutiveâdays each quarter isârequired

Competencies and Behaviors that Support Success in this Role

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative and team-oriented with a track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Proactive and analytical problem-solver capable of independently investigating complex data issues and driving them to resolution
• Growth-oriented mindset with a positive attitude intellectual curiosity and openness to feedback and continuous improvement
• Experience supporting deliverable production for client-facing or research-driven projects
• Proficiency with BI and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based data analytics and AI platforms
• Experience working the CMS Chronic Conditions Warehouse (CCW) Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC)

The Teamâ

Milliman is one of the leading experts in healthcare financing and delivery. We advise clients on a wide range of issuesfrom 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.ââââ

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians technology specialists to plan administrators we offer unparalleledexpertisein employee benefits investment consulting healthcare life insurance and financial services and property and casualty insurance.â

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 October 30 2026.

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is$104900- $ candidatesâresidingâin:â

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

• $120635â- $199065â

All other states:â

• $104900â- $173100â

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) Beginsaccruingon the first day of work. Full-time employeesaccrue15 daysper year and employees working less than full-timeaccruePTO on a prorated basis.

• Holidays A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year.

• Family Building Benefits Includes adoption and fertilityassistance.

• Paid Parental Leave Up to12 weeksof paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.

• Life Insurance & AD&D 100% ofpremiums covered by Milliman.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Fully paid by Milliman.

Equal Opportunityâ

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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Required Experience:

Manager