Sr. Government Healthcare Data Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Healthcare Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in any metropolitan market. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Sr. Government Healthcare Data Consultant will define the data process based on project scope, insight from the project lead and direction from the project's senior actuarial staff.

We will count on you to:

• Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets
• Participate in initial meetings with client or project lead to define the scope of the project and provide insight and expertise including knowledge of the capabilities and flexibility of various approaches
• Understand the reasons and impacts of data anomalies and exceptions on the analysis, formulate solutions, and communicate to client teams
• Perform technical peer review for data analysis projects
• Act as a mentor for junior staff

What you need to have:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of data analysis experience required
• Thorough understanding of health care data
• Experience using SAS, SQL or equivalent programming language

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with Medicaid programs and associated health care data, preferably in a consulting environment
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred
• 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

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 , 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

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $88,000 to $176,000.

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.