Senior Government Consultant

Company:

Mercer

Description:

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position. We are looking for an individual to join our Mercer Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) team who has deep experience and knowledge related to Medicaid managed care. We are seeking individuals with expertise in managing complex projects and leading multi-disciplinary project teams to help states achieve their Medicaid program goals.

Candidates can be remote or hybrid-based, depending on proximity to one or our Mercer offices.

Senior Government Medicaid Consultant —Project Leader

What can you expect?

• The Senior Government Consultant will help lead complex projects with Mercer Government’s clients.

• Our clients are primarily State Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related state agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs.

• Responsibilities of this role include providing project leadership, 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. 

• Benefit from excellent growth/advancement opportunities and strong peer support.

We will count on you to:

• Guide a team to completion of specific projects. Be responsible for directing, motivating, and encouraging team members.

• Manage project team dynamics. Nurture collaboration amongst team members.

• Identify client needs, bring sufficient staff and resources to a project, and monitor overall project implementation.

• Work closely with the Project Manager, who is responsible for tracking and documenting day-to-day milestones.

• Drive action and decision-making.

• Take the lead/ownership and be accountable to proactively lead the team.

• Follow protocols for quality assurance.

• Develop innovative strategies to resolve project challenges and to manage client expectations effectively.

• Monitor project scope, budget, and timelines closely.

• Communicate progress and results and facilitate discussions with team members and clients to resolve issues timely and to achieve project results.

• Provide real time feedback to team members to support their growth and to maintain quality performance.

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, health policy, public policy, health management, public health or related field

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience in working with Medicaid in a leadership role

• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing and leading complex, multidisciplinary projects and navigating challenging situations

  Excellent project management and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to working within a team and demonstrated experience in building relationships and team/people development​

• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as presenting information to clients/groups

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines

• Critical thinking skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

​What makes you stand out?

• Project management and/or project leadership credentials

• Six Sigma credentials

• Subject matter expertise in aspects of Medicaid managed care (e.g., policy, clinical, quality, pharmacy, operations, information systems)

• Experience working within a State Medicaid or other state agency responsible for managing public health care services

• Experience working within a Managed Care Organization

• Experience with CMS, either through employment or direct interaction (e.g., waiver negotiation)

• Experience working with Medicaid actuaries 

Application deadline: July 19, 2024

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Mercer LLC and its separately incorporated operating entities around the world are part of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a publicly held company (ticker symbol: MMC).

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 TANA@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.

Applications will be accepted until:

July 19, 2024 Apply