Sr. Government Healthcare Actuarial Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Senior Government Healthcare Actuarial Consultant to join its Government Healthcare Consulting team. The practice works with state Medicaid agencies to transform Medicaid programs and better serve vulnerable communities. Its nearly 700 specialists provide actuarial and financial, clinical and behavioral health, pharmacy, policy, and other services. The role participates in client engagements and manages service delivery and strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, and related work. It involves preparing and reviewing reports and presentations, performing and reviewing complex analyses and cost projections, and applying or modifying tools and pricing models. The consultant also manages day-to-day client contact, resolves project questions and challenges, guides junior staff, and supports business development. The team uses AI and technology-enabled tools.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
At least 5 years of health actuarial experience, including at least 3 years of 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 such as 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 related work.
Draft and review client reports and presentations that summarize findings and implications and recommend strategies and solutions.
Perform and review complex analyses and cost projects using or modifying existing tools and pricing models.
Review analyses conducted by junior staff to ensure actuarial soundness and correct use of models.
Handle day-to-day client contact and management, resolving project-related questions and challenges.
Guide junior staff members in client interactions.
Assist senior team members with business development by identifying potential growth areas in existing projects and helping respond to requests for information or proposals.