Senior Director - Government Consulting

Marsh McLennan•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$212,000 - $318,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our US Health Government Consulting team at Mercer. This role can be remote. As the Specialty Leader within our Government Consulting practice, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth, delivering client value, and leading a team of specialists by driving a culture of growth and client service. We will count on you to: Inspire and lead with vision and passion, acting as a catalyst for change and challenging the status quo. Maintain operational stability while continuing to grow and develop consulting skills and culture on the team. Expand the impact and value delivered to clients by leveraging deep policy, clinical and pharmacy expertise. Drive growth by broadening expertise beyond subject matter areas to add value as a generalist and individual contributor. Lead talent development by mentoring consultants, hiring the right profiles, and proactively managing performance. Manage fiscal elements of the practice, including P&L responsibility, staffing, and pipeline management. Foster collaboration across sectors to break down silos and align goals for sustained client engagement. Build and leverage strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external networks to expand business opportunities. Why join our team: 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. Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected]. The applicable base salary range for this role is $212,000 to $318,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. 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. Applications will be accepted until: January 30, 2026 Click here to return to the MMC Careers Site Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's 76,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @mmc_global or subscribe to BRINK.

Requirements

Proven experience leading and managing large teams within government consulting or related fields.
Demonstrated success in client management, including experience working with high-stress clients such as Governors or Medicaid directors.
Strong fiscal acumen with experience running a profit center and managing P&L.
Ability to operate autonomously as a business leader while collaborating effectively with peers.

Nice To Haves

Established network and credibility with client managers, specialty staff, and clients.
Familiarity with GHSC and government health policy landscape preferred.
Open, humble, and resilient leadership style with a problem-solving mindset and learning agility.

Responsibilities

Inspire and lead with vision and passion, acting as a catalyst for change and challenging the status quo.
Maintain operational stability while continuing to grow and develop consulting skills and culture on the team.
Expand the impact and value delivered to clients by leveraging deep policy, clinical and pharmacy expertise.
Drive growth by broadening expertise beyond subject matter areas to add value as a generalist and individual contributor.
Lead talent development by mentoring consultants, hiring the right profiles, and proactively managing performance.
Manage fiscal elements of the practice, including P&L responsibility, staffing, and pipeline management.
Foster collaboration across sectors to break down silos and align goals for sustained client engagement.
Build and leverage strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external networks to expand business opportunities.