Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role can be based in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Phoenix, DC or Seattle and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

The Government Healthcare Financial Consultant partners with state governments and internal teams to examine financial reports in order to understand emerging Medicaid health care experience as well as the financial performance of managed care organization and interacts with credentialed actuaries and financial executives to ensure Medicaid dollars are being utilized efficiently. We specialize in assisting government-sponsored programs in becoming more efficient purchasers of health services. We bring the best critical thinkers forward in helping our clients address their issues.

We will count on you to:

• Perform comprehensive analysis of health care, financial and other detail data using spreadsheet and database management software, with most time spent in Excel

• Work with client and team project managers to clearly define the scope, timelines and deliverable(s) of the project; ensure development and proposes essential project documents, including the budget and work plans

• Assist in the development of reports, spreadsheets, and presentations

• Ensure regular communication with client to review project status and expectations; provide expertise and insight to the client and team to solve potential problems within the project; manage scope of project, budget and timelines

• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree in economics, finance, accounting, business analytics, mathematics, statistics, or a related analytical major

• 3+ years of healthcare financial analysis experience, financial modeling, rate setting or forecasting

• Ability to work on team projects and initiatives in a dynamic environment

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience using formulas and functions to organize, analyze and interpret data with a strong desire to work in complex financial forecasting models

What makes you stand out?

• Medicaid program experience

• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity

• Ability to work collaboratively on a team

• Flexibility to respond to changing client needs

• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

• Creative problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

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 you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on 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.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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Marsh 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 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.