MercerWell Summer Associate - National - Master's Program 2026
About The Position
We are seeking a talented individual to join our MercerWell team at Mercer. This role will be based in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas or Irvine. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. MercerWell, a specialty practice within Mercer's Health Practice, works with employer-based clients to address the health of their employees - including strategies to improve quality and access to care, program delivery of population health management, and organizational change management supporting employee engagement. The MercerWell suite of products provides comprehensive solutions to meet the most critical needs of our clients' populations - delivering support for the full spectrum of care, from prevention and lifestyle support to complex clinical management. Products include the Health Transformation Collaborative, Mercer Health Advantage, Stop Loss Clinical Oversight, and MercerVIP.
Requirements
- Progress toward a master's degree with an expected graduation year of Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
- Significant coursework or a desire to work in health consulting
- Project management experience, excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines, and strong attention to detail
- Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future is required
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about population health and improving the member healthcare experience
- Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, along with superior organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, adapt to changing client needs, and work under tight deadlines
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data to summarize information for impactful client presentations
- Utilize industry-leading tools in the development and execution of client projects, including wellbeing benchmarking, health vendor comparisons, and Mercer survey data
- Assist with Request for Proposals (RFPs) to select carriers or vendors on behalf of clients
- Collaborate with senior consultants to assess client needs and develop effective implementation strategies
- Engage with a diverse range of vendors and partners to support clients' health and benefits strategies
- Support MercerWell subject matter experts in content development and the delivery of innovative solutions
Benefits
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
- 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
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