Government Consulting Senior Analyst - Informatics

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Human Service Consultant (GHSC) - Informatics team at Mercer. This role can be based in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Phoenix, or Seattle, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Medicaid is a government-sponsored health insurance program in the United States designed to provide healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. As a consulting firm specializing in Medicaid, Mercer’s GHSC team assists state governments in optimizing their Medicaid programs. Our team plays a vital role in managing and analyzing Medicaid claims data to enhance patient access to care, improve cost efficiency, and elevate the quality of services provided to these individuals.

As a Government Consulting Senior Analyst - Informatics, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced programmers, actuaries, and clinicians, contributing to meaningful projects that aim to positively impact the lives of individuals and families in need. Join us in making a difference! 

To learn more about Mercer’s GHSC practice, please visit www.mercer-government.mercer.com.

We will count on you to:

• Utilize a variety of programming languages (including Python, SQL, and SAS) to interpret and analyze large health care data sets
• Assist in the development of client communications, proposals, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Gain an understanding of health care delivery systems, specifically government-sponsored health and welfare programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare
• Work in a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic consulting environment with colleagues across all organizational levels to meet and exceed client demands and deadlines
• Collaborate with a focused group of colleagues on smaller team based assignments with opportunities to participate in larger scale client and industry projects

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• At least 1 year of professional work experience with exposure to programming
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with programming languages such as Databricks (desired), Python, SQL, and/or SAS
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Eagerness to drive results and take initiative
• Creative problem-solving abilities

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 …