Entry-Level Temporary Analyst - Minneapolis (Hybrid/Remote)

The Entry-Level Temporary Analyst position will assist in completing projects related to health insurance, long-term care insurance, and related actuarial modeling for the Minneapolis Health and Life practice using data processing and actuarial modeling software to support any of our clients' needs. This role offers the opportunity to join our team on a temporary basis. This position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for approximately 6 months. The duration of the position has the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

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 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, Milliman offers unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance. The Minneapolis Health and Life practice specializes in providing actuarial and risk management support to our clients in the healthcare and life industries.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

• Prepare long-term care rate increase filings,
• Problem-solve using spreadsheets, databases, and other resources to clean, synthesize, and/or analyze data and information,

• Build and maintain actuarial models and exhibits used to support client projects and the presentation of results
• Communicate results to peers and project leaders both verbally and in writing
• Draft client communications, including emails, letters/reports, and PowerPoint presentations
• Review the work of your peers
• Prepare and document project files
• Assist with research and business development projects
• Gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects
• Have opportunities to work independently and as part of a team

What We Are Looking For

Professional Qualifications

• Degree in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, or related field
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA upon graduation but preference to candidates with a 3.5 or higher.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word processing software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to express complex technical concepts verbally and in writing to diverse audiences

Personal Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivation to learn new processes and skills
• Ability to apply knowledge and concepts to a variety of different tasks
• Strong organizational abilities and time-management skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks or timelines
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Willingness to occasionally work more than the typical 40-hour workweek, if necessary, to meet client deadlines or individual commitments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare or health data,
• Experience with cloud computing,
• Ability to work independently,
• Computer and statistical programming experience, including VBA, SAS, Python, R, and/or Databricks

The Team

The Minneapolis Health and Life practice is composed of healthcare and long-term care insurance professionals who provide our clients with industry-leading consulting services. We also develop and maintain innovative products that complement our consulting services. We are an expanding group with experience leading the way in industries that continuously change and evolve. Our office encourages an open and collaborative work environment to help our professionals grow and thrive.

The temporary analyst team is involved in work that supports all areas of the practice. The analyses and techniques used are cutting edge while providing clients with accurate and easily interpreted business results. Employees balance working independently and collaborating with other team members. Analysts, actuaries, and subject matter experts work closely together to ensure solutions are both accurate and solve the correct problem for the client.

Location

The expected application deadline for this job is April 30, 2025.

This role is based out of the Milliman office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but candidates hired into this role may either work remotely anywhere in the US or in the office on a weekly basis with flexible work arrangements.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $24 - $45 per hour, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.

Benefits

• When an intern, temporary, or seasonal employee reaches 1,000 hours worked within 12 consecutive months, they become eligible for a 401(k) plan with matching program and profit sharing contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason. Interns, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees will earn PTO each pay period, with an accrual rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Commuter 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.

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.