Company:

Mercer

Description:

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position. We are looking for an individual to join our Mercer Government policy team who specializes in Medicaid managed care financing, rate development, and financial policy implementation. We are seeking individuals with expertise in how federal Medicaid rules and waivers can be applied to advance state Medicaid program goals.

Senior Government Consultant — Medicaid Financial Policy Specialist

What can you expect?

The Senior Government Consultant will participate in and help lead projects with Mercer Government’s clients
Our clients are primarily State Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs
Responsibilities of this role include providing Medicaid and CHIP policy options and operational expertise, project management, team management, client management and business development

What is in it for you?

Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams across multiple Medicaid and CHIP programs
Help support vulnerable populations through the development of meaningful programs
Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture
Excellent growth/advancement opportunity and strong peer support

We will count on you to:

Be viewed by state clients as an expert in Medicaid managed care financial policy, including state directed payments, pass-through payments, risk mitigation, medical loss ratio, and withhold/incentive payments.
Be viewed by state clients as an expert in Medicaid regulations, waivers, State Plans and other federal authorities.
Participate as a team member and help lead projects to help states develop, implement and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Develop innovative strategies to resolve complex issues where policy guidance is still unclear and policy solutions require expert analysis.
Consider the implication of policy, legal, political or other changes on the operation of a state’s Medicaid program.
Communicate results and facilitate discussions with clients and other stakeholders as needed to help clients develop their desired policy options.
Develop articles, thought pieces, analyses and policy summaries on legislation, regulations and Medicaid authorities.
Plan, direct, and coordinate projects and resources to support Medicaid policy research, program development, and implementation of Medicaid initiatives.
Participate in firm business development and marketing activities including proposal and pitch writing, product development, relationship building and other activities as requested.

What you need to have:

Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public health or related field
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required, 10+ years preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in application of Medicaid managed care rules and the authorities to waive these rules.
Demonstrated expertise in Medicaid managed care payment, directed payments, and value-based payment design.
Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex projects and navigating challenging policy topics.
Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
Desire to work within a team.

What makes you stand out?

Ideal candidates are strong writers, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple project deadlines, and can work collaboratively in a team environment.
State Medicaid agency, CMS, or similar consulting experience
Experience working with Medicaid actuaries

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 reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

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 $115,200 to $230,400.

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.