Business Analyst

Seattle, WA, United States

Job Details Description

Description

Milliman’s Seattle Health Practice seeks a Business Analyst to work under the direct supervision of the Office Manager to streamline and support business operations at our Seattle Health office. Primary duties include but are not limited to design, optimize and maintain system processes, report on common sources of technical issues or questions, synthesize data into digestible information and make informed recommendations to the business.

About Our Practice

Milliman’s Seattle Health Practice serves a wide variety of organizations, including insurance companies, health plans, state and federal agencies, healthcare providers, reinsurance companies, providers, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and employers. The staff consists of 150+ actuarial professionals in addition to healthcare consultants, IT, Administrative, and other non-actuarial staff.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain and enhance current data sets, reports and excel workbooks using technical expertise

Meet with stakeholders and users of the report to discuss further developments and new models

Assist in answering administrative support tickets related to the models or more technically oriented requests

Create meaningful and trusting relationships with the business by capturing their requests and making informed recommendations

Make updates to our central employee data systems, salary and expense records, etc

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

Stay vigilant for ways to improve monitoring, discover issues and deliver better value to the business

To be successful in this role, you will have the following qualifications:

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Analytics, Statistics, or Computer Science preferred

Strong excel and macro building skills

Intermediate or higher knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat

Visual acuity to prepare, read, and analyze printed and electronic data

Must be available to work on-site in our Seattle office and work minimal overtime, as necessary

Personal Qualifications

Accuracy and strong attention to detail

Strong written & verbal communication skills with ability to quickly solve problems

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and identify ways to be more efficient and increase productivity

A polished demeanor and consultative approach with the ability to interact, influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience with PowerBI is preferred

Conscientious and flexible, with a great work ethic, and a team-player attitude

Resourceful, service-oriented, dependable, and tactful, with the ability to learn quickly and work independently

Efficient worker with good organizational skills who can prioritize numerous projects and tasks, support multiple professionals, and work with frequent interruptions and time constraints

Demonstrated integrity, trustworthiness, and respect for confidentiality

Enthusiastic, helpful attitude with a willingness to learn

Track record of collaborating in a team environment

Ability receive and integrate feedback

Location

This a hybrid position. Employees are expected to work in the Seattle, WA office 4 days per week and may work remotely for the remaining portion of the week.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $68,000 to $88,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.

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-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 February 23rd, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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