Government Healthcare Data Consultant

About the role

As a Government Healthcare Data Consultant, you will collaborate with experienced programmers, actuaries, and clinicians on meaningful projects that aim to positively impact the lives of individuals and families in need. Medicaid is a government-sponsored health insurance program designed to provide healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families, and Mercer's GHSC team assists state governments in optimizing their Medicaid programs. This role can be based in Phoenix, Minneapolis, Atlanta, or Seattle and offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets
• Participate in initial meetings with clients or project leads to define the scope of the project and provide insight and expertise including knowledge of the capabilities and flexibility of various approaches
• Define the data process based on project scope, insight from the project lead and direction from the project's senior actuarial staff
• Understand the reasons and impacts of data anomalies and exceptions on the analysis, formulate solutions, and communicate to client teams
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
• Perform technical peer review for data analysis projects
• Act as a mentor for junior staff

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years' experience using SAS (desired), SQL, or equivalent programming language
• Experience with healthcare claims data
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Experience with Medicaid programs and associated health care data, preferably in a consulting environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $68,500 to $137,000. 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.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.