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Overview Milliman\'s Indianapolis Health practice seeks a Consultant, Child Welfare who will advise public sector clients on financing for child welfare and related children\xe2\x80\x99s behavioral health programs. Consulting projects will include analysis of public health program design, payment rate development, and analysis of provider/agency financial information. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial and analytical background combined with detailed knowledge of human services and other public health programs. Experience in child welfare and Medicaid programs is required. This position is ideal for a self-starter interested in a fast-paced, high growth opportunity with a progressive employer. This person will work with actuarial, finance, and other consultants as part of a multi-disciplinary project team. Responsibilities

• Analysis of child welfare data related to placement settings and services for the purposes of developing provider, maintenance, and administrative payment rates
• Analysis of child welfare and Medicaid financial data for the purposes of developing payment rates
• Project management related to payment rate development and finance projects
• Facilitation of stakeholder discussions and structured focus groups
• Coordinate with state agencies and stakeholders in a transparent manner to build consensus on payment rate methodologies
• Develop and review payment rate models for foster care, behavioral health, and other social services supports
• Collaborate with state agencies to design, develop, and implement outcome-focused and value-based payment mechanisms and incentives to drive outcomes
• Recognition and identification of reporting errors and development of proposed solutions
• Ad-hoc financial reporting on an as needed basis
• Ensure quality control processes and procedures are followed

Qualifications

• Program management and/or operations experience in a children\xe2\x80\x99s residential setting and/or experience with Title IV-E and other child welfare funding sources
• Knowledge of child welfare, Medicaid, and other government health-related programs
• Proficient in MS-Office software, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently manage own work
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required:

• MSW, MPH, MPP, or other related degree
• 5+ years of experience

Preferred:

• 10+ years of related experience within a leadership role
• Previous experience with a strong focus on finance or analytics
• Extensive knowledge of child welfare, Medicaid, and other government health-related programs
• Experience with Medicaid managed care programs
• Experience with reviewing and using data to inform decision making
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization

Location This role is based out of the Milliman office in Indianapolis, IN, but candidates hired into this role may work remotely anywhere in the US. Compensation The salary range is $85,000 to $217,000, depending on a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc. If overall experience is less than 10 years the range would be $85,000 to $173,000; for experience of greater than 10 years, the range would be $107,000 to $217,000. In addition, we offer a performance-based bonus-plan, profit sharing, and generous benefits. Benefits At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes \xe2\x80\x93 and meets \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Qualifications

Education


Preferred



Masters or better in Public Health or related field.


Masters or better in Public Policy or related field.

Experience

Required


5 years: Related professional experience

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\xe2\x80\x99s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)