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

Posted 4 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Remote or Hybrid
24-43 Hourly
Entry level
Healthtech • HR Tech • Insurance • Consulting
The Role
Supports health and long-term care insurance projects through data cleaning, analysis, actuarial modeling, rate filings, and project documentation. Builds models and exhibits, communicates results, drafts client materials, reviews peer work, and assists with research and business development. Requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with opportunities to work independently and collaboratively on a temporary six-month assignment.
Summary Generated by Built In

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, 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:

  • 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, and
  • Have opportunities to work independently and as part of a team.

          What We Are Looking For

          Professional Qualifications

          • Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, 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, and
          • Effective communication skills, with the ability to express complex technical concepts verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.

              Personal Qualifications

              • Excellent attention to detail,
              • Good communication skills, including the ability to express complicated technical concepts verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences,
              • Ability to learn existing processes quickly,
              • Ability to apply knowledge and concepts to a variety of different tasks,
              • Strong organizational abilities and time-management skills, and
              • Willingness to occasionally work more than the typical 40-hour workweek, if necessary, to meet client deadlines or individual commitments.

               Preferred Qualifications

              • Past internship or work experience with an actuarial firm doing data analysis is preferred, including with Milliman.
              • Experience with healthcare or health data,
              • Understanding of long-term care insurance or regulatory research and compliance,
              • Working knowledge of database applications (Access, VBA),
              • Computer and statistical programming experience (SAS, Python and/or R),
              • Experience with cloud computing, and
              • Ability to work independently.

                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

                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 October 30, 2026.

                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 overall range for this role is $23.99 - $42.74 per hour. For candidates residing in:

                • Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the range is $27.59 - $42.74 per hour.
                • All other locations the range is $23.99 - $37.16 per hour.

                A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc. This is a non-exempt overtime eligible role.

                Benefits

                We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

                • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
                • 401(k) Plan – When an employee reaches 1,000 hours worked within 12 consecutive months, they become eligible for a 401(k) plan that includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
                • Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work; Interns, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees will earn PTO each pay period, based on 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
                • Transportation – Pre-tax savings for eligible transit and parking expenses.

                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. 

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                Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
                This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

                Skills Required

                • Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field
                • Minimum 3.0 GPA upon graduation
                • Working knowledge of Excel and word-processing software
                • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
                • Effective verbal and written communication skills
                • Excellent attention to detail
                • Ability to learn existing processes quickly
                • Ability to apply knowledge and concepts to varied tasks
                • Strong organizational and time-management skills
                • Willingness to occasionally work beyond 40 hours to meet deadlines
                • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship
                • Past internship or work experience with an actuarial firm involving data analysis
                • Experience with healthcare or health data
                • Understanding of long-term care insurance or regulatory research and compliance
                • Working knowledge of database applications such as Access or VBA
                • Computer or statistical programming experience with SAS, Python, or R
                • Experience with cloud computing
                • Ability to work independently

                Milliman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

                The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Milliman and has not been reviewed or approved by Milliman.

                • Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes subsidized medical, dental, and vision, plus company-paid life, AD&D, and disability. Materials highlight robust health protections as part of the standard package.
                • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching is paired with profit-sharing contributions described as generous. These features can significantly bolster long-term compensation when contributions are strong.
                • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-building support (adoption and fertility) are available alongside caregiver and emotional support resources. These programs extend protection beyond core insurance to meet family needs.

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                The Company
                HQ: Seattle, WA
                3,644 Employees
                Year Founded: 1947

                What We Do

                Milliman is among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms. Founded in Seattle in 1947, Milliman has offices in key locations worldwide. Through consulting practices in employee benefits, healthcare, investment, life insurance and financial services, and property & casualty/general insurance, Milliman serves the full spectrum of business, financial, government, union, education, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to consulting actuaries, Milliman’s body of professionals includes numerous other specialists, ranging from clinicians to economists.

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