Government Healthcare Data Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Washington, DC

6d•$68,500 - $137,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercer is seeking a talented individual to join their Government Human Service Consultant (GHSC) - Informatics team. This role focuses on assisting state governments in optimizing their Medicaid programs by managing and analyzing Medicaid claims data to improve patient access to care, cost efficiency, and service quality. The consultant will collaborate with experienced professionals on projects aimed at positively impacting the lives of those in need.

Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent experience required
Minimum 4 years’ experience using SAS (desired), SQL, or equivalent programming language
Experience with healthcare claims data
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets
Participate in initial meetings with clients or project leads to define the scope of the project and provide insight and expertise including knowledge of the capabilities and flexibility of various approaches
Define the data process based on project scope, insight from the project lead and direction from the project's senior actuarial staff
Understand the reasons and impacts of data anomalies and exceptions on the analysis, formulate solutions, and communicate to client teams
Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
Perform technical peer review for data analysis projects
Act as a mentor for junior staff