Government Healthcare Data Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$68,500 - $137,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercer, a Marsh business, is seeking a Government Healthcare Data Consultant to join its Government Human Service Consultant (GHSC) Informatics team. The team works with state governments to optimize Medicaid programs by managing and analyzing claims data to improve access to care, cost efficiency, and service quality. The consultant collaborates with programmers, actuaries, clinicians, clients, and project leads on healthcare data projects. The role is based in Phoenix, Minneapolis, Atlanta, or Seattle and follows a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week in the office or onsite with clients.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of experience using SAS, SQL, or an equivalent programming language; SAS experience is desired.
Experience with healthcare claims data.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.
Strong critical-thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicaid programs and associated healthcare data, preferably in a consulting environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Use SAS programming software to interpret, validate, and analyze large healthcare datasets.
Participate in initial meetings with clients or project leads to define project scope and provide expertise on the capabilities and flexibility of different approaches.
Define data processes based on project scope, input from the project lead, and direction from senior actuarial staff.
Understand the causes and analytical impacts of data anomalies and exceptions, formulate solutions, and communicate them to client teams.
Work in an environment that uses AI and technology-enabled tools.
Perform technical peer reviews for data analysis projects.
Mentor junior staff.