Sr. Government Health Actuary

Marsh McLennan•Phoenix, AZ

87d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercer is seeking a talented individual to join their Government Human Services Consulting team. The Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) practice has worked with state Medicaid agencies since 1985 to transform Medicaid programs and serve vulnerable communities. The team comprises nearly 500 specialists providing actuarial and financial, clinical and behavioral health, pharmacy, and policy services. The Sr. Government Health Actuary will participate in client engagements, manage service delivery and strategy, conduct financial evaluations, and assist with plan design. They will also draft and review client reports and presentations, perform and review complex analyses using AI and technology-enabled tools, and guide junior staff. The role involves day-to-day client contact and management, resolving project-related questions, and assisting in business development by identifying growth areas and responding to proposals.

Requirements

BA/BS degree
5+ years health actuarial experience
3+ years Medicaid leadership actuarial experience
Ability to handle client and project management in a demanding work environment with tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Medicaid actuarial experience spanning multiple states, programs, health insurers, or Federal agencies
Actuarial consulting experience
Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, or MAAA)
Experience related to health plan analysis or capitated rate development

Responsibilities

Participate in routine client engagements, managing overall service delivery and strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, and more
Draft and review client reports and presentations to summarize findings and implications, and recommend strategies and solutions to the client
Perform and review complex analyses and cost projects by using or modifying existing tools and pricing models, and review analyses conducted by junior staff to ensure actuarial soundness and correct use of models
Handle day-to-day client contact and management, resolving any project-related questions and challenges, and guide junior staff members in client interactions
Assist senior team members in the development of the business by identifying potential areas of growth in existing projects, and provide assistance in responding to requests for information or proposals