Senior Government Healthcare Data Consultant

Company: International Catalyst Services, LLC
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Consulting team (GHSC) 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.We will count on you to:

• 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.What you need to have:
  • 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 languageWhat makes you stand out?
    • 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 skillsWhy 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 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.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.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. 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.
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