Senior Government Healthcare Data Consultant

About the position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Phoenix, Minneapolis or Atlanta. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Sr. Government Data Consultant will serve as a data team leader, working directly with actuarial, financial and data analysts, clinicians and health policy consultants, on large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the other project leaders, work 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 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
• 5+ years of healthcare claims data experience required
• Experience overseeing project teams
• 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

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs