Government Healthcare Data Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Healthcare Consulting (GHSC) team at Mercer. The Government Healthcare Data Manager will serve as a data team leader, working directly with actuarial, financial and data analysts, clinicians and health policy consultants, on large, complex projects. We will count on you to: Act as a project lead and partner with the client to define and manage the scope of the project, serve as an expert on data methodologies, and ensure consistency with industry standards Oversee all data strategy and processing activities and provide on-going review and guidance throughout the process. Inform client and project teams on the reasons and impacts of data anomalies, exceptions on the analysis, and formulate solutions Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets Collaborate with client and project teams to finalize methodologies and educate clients on the impact of their policies on the data Work with Mercer actuaries, clinicians, and health policy consultants using data to support the design and implementation of innovative and comprehensive solutions to emerging and/or unique challenges faced by clients Work with project leaders to identify growth and development opportunities for junior data analysts on project teams. Provide guidance, oversight and mentoring to junior data staff as needed
Requirements
- BA/BS or equivalent experience required
- 10+ years of healthcare claims data, project management experience required
- 3+ years’ experience leading teams
- Experience overseeing project teams and working in a client-facing capacity
- Experience using SAS, SQL or equivalent programming language
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Medicaid claims data
- Experience managing large complex projects (preferably in a Consulting setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
- Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Act as a project lead and partner with the client to define and manage the scope of the project, serve as an expert on data methodologies, and ensure consistency with industry standards
- Oversee all data strategy and processing activities and provide on-going review and guidance throughout the process.
- Inform client and project teams on the reasons and impacts of data anomalies, exceptions on the analysis, and formulate solutions
- Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets
- Collaborate with client and project teams to finalize methodologies and educate clients on the impact of their policies on the data
- Work with Mercer actuaries, clinicians, and health policy consultants using data to support the design and implementation of innovative and comprehensive solutions to emerging and/or unique challenges faced by clients
- Work with project leaders to identify growth and development opportunities for junior data analysts on project teams.
- Provide guidance, oversight and mentoring to junior data staff as needed
Benefits
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leadership
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
- We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
