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 is a policy specialist in Medicaid managed care procurement and contracting development and oversight.

Senior Government Consultant — Medicaid Managed Care Procurement and Contracting Specialist

What can you expect?

The Senior Government Consultant will lead and/or participate in projects with Mercer Government’s clients.Our clients are primarily State Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs.Responsibilities of this role include providing Medicaid and CHIP policy-related guidance, options and operational expertise; team management; client relationship management; and business development.

What is in it for you?

Work within multi-disciplinary teams across multiple State Medicaid and CHIP programs.Help support vulnerable populations through the development of meaningful Medicaid managed care programs. Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture. Enjoy excellent growth/advancement opportunities and strong peer support.

We will count on you to:

Be recognized by our state clients as a deep subject matter specialist in Medicaid managed care policy, procurement and contracting including payment policy and/or Medicaid waivers. Participate as a team member and help lead projects to help states design, develop, implement and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs to achieve their goals using effective contract tools.Develop innovative strategies to resolve complex issues where policy guidance is still unclear and policy solutions require deeper analysis.Consider the implication of policy, legal, political or other changes on the operation of a state’s Medicaid program.Communicate results and facilitate discussions with clients and other stakeholders as needed to help clients develop their desired policy and program options.Develop articles, thought pieces, analyses and policy summaries.Plan, direct, and coordinate projects and resources to support Medicaid policy research, program development, and implementation of Medicaid initiatives.Participate in firm business development and marketing activities including proposal and pitch writing, product development, relationship building and other activities as requested.Contribute to growth, both in terms of revenue and the growth/development of our mid-level and early career colleagues.Have a leadership and solution-oriented mindset.

What you need to have: 

Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, health management, public health or related field Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience required Demonstrated experience and success in leading Medicaid managed care procurement, contracting, and oversight activitiesDemonstrated experience and success in managing complex projects and navigating challenging Medicaid policy topicsExcellent project management, project leadership, and interpersonal skillsCommitment to work within a teamExcellent written and oral communication skills, as well as comfort with public presentationsComfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines

What makes you stand out?

Juris Doctor (JD) degreeExpertise in Medicaid managed care payment, value-based payment design, and technology to support oversight and monitoringExpertise with targeted monitoring in areas such as: readiness reviews, parity compliance, and program integrityExperience working (a) within a State Medicaid agency and/or (b) at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in roles focused on Medicaid managed care contracting and oversightExperience with Medicaid State Plans and waiversExperience working with Medicaid actuaries

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 a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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 reasonableaccommodations@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 $151,000 to $302,500.

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.