Child Welfare Associate, Medicaid – Indianapolis Health

Overview

Milliman’s Indianapolis Health Practice is seeking a Child Welfare Associate, Medicaid who will advise public sector clients on rate setting and financing for child welfare and related children’s behavioral health programs. Projects will include analysis of child welfare and children’s behavioral health program design, payment rate development, and analysis of provider/agency financial information. The ideal candidate has professional project management experience combined with knowledge of social service and other public health programs. This person will work with actuarial, finance, and other consultants, on a routine basis, as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

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, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support consultants with project management
• Analysis of child welfare data related to placement settings and services, such as kinship and adoption assistance, for the purposes of developing provider, maintenance, and agency administrative payment rates
• Analysis of child welfare and Medicaid financial data for the purpose of developing payment rates
• Facilitation of stakeholder discussions and project management related to payment rate development projects
• 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, healthcare, 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

• Detailed knowledge of Child Welfare, Medicaid, and other government healthcare programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with reviewing and using data to inform decision making
• Strong organizational and/or project management skills with attention to detail to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently manage own work

Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in Child Welfare, Medicaid, or a related human services field

Preferred

• Experience with Medicaid managed care programs

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 Indianapolis Health Practice provides tailored support to clients on a range of behavioral health and child welfare initiatives. We assist states with behavioral health policy, programming, rate setting and finance needs, customizing our solutions to each client's unique context. Recognizing the interplay between multiple funding sources and authorities, we use a holistic and multifaceted approach to addressing the unique needs of diverse stakeholders. As behavioral health becomes increasingly critical, Milliman is committed to helping communities and states navigate their pressing behavioral health challenges across the continuum of care.

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.

The expected application deadline for this job is October 13, 2025.

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $78,800 - $151,440.

For candidates residing in:

• Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the salary range is $86,680 - $138,820.
• New York City, Newark, San Jose, or San Francisco the salary range is $94,560 - $151,440.
• All other locations the salary range is $78,800 - $126,200.

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) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays - A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year
• Family Building Benefits including Adoption and fertility assistance
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
• Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman

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.