Government Healthcare Financial Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role can be based in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Phoenix, DC or Seattle and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. The Government Healthcare Financial Consultant partners with state governments and internal teams to examine financial reports in order to understand emerging Medicaid healthcare experience as well as the financial performance of managed care organization and interacts with credentialed actuaries and financial executives to ensure Medicaid dollars are being utilized efficiently. We specialize in assisting government-sponsored programs in becoming more efficient purchasers of health services. We bring the best critical thinkers forward in helping our clients address their issues.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in economics, finance, accounting, business analytics, mathematics, statistics, or a related analytical major
3+ years of healthcare financial analysis experience, financial modeling, rate setting or forecasting
Ability to work on team projects and initiatives in a dynamic environment
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience using formulas and functions to organize, analyze and interpret data with a strong desire to work in complex financial forecasting models

Nice To Haves

Medicaid program experience
Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Intellectual curiosity
Ability to work collaboratively on a team
Flexibility to respond to changing client needs
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Creative problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive analysis of health care, financial and other detail data using spreadsheet and database management software, with most time spent in Excel
Work with client and team project managers to clearly define the scope, timelines and deliverable(s) of the project; ensure development and proposes essential project documents, including the budget and work plans
Assist in the development of reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
Ensure regular communication with client to review project status and expectations; provide expertise and insight to the client and team to solve potential problems within the project; manage scope of project, budget and timelines
Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools