Senior Government Healthcare Data Consultant

About the role

Marsh's Government Healthcare Consulting - Informatics team is looking for a Senior Government Healthcare Data Consultant. The role sits within a team that advises state governments on optimizing their Medicaid programs by managing and analyzing Medicaid claims data. It can be based in Phoenix, Minneapolis, Atlanta or Seattle with a hybrid arrangement of at least three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Use SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large healthcare datasets
• Take part in initial client or project-lead meetings to define project scope and share expertise on the capabilities of different approaches
• Define the data process based on project scope, project-lead insight and direction from senior actuarial staff
• Understand why data anomalies and exceptions occur, propose solutions and communicate them to client teams
• Work in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
• Perform technical peer review of data analysis projects
• Mentor junior staff

Required profile

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience using SAS, SQL or an equivalent programming language (SAS desired)
• Experience with healthcare claims data
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding environment
• Nice to have: experience with Medicaid programs and associated healthcare data, preferably in a consulting setting, and excellent oral and written communication skills

What we offer

• Base salary range of $88,000 to $176,000, depending on experience, skills, location and other factors
• Possible eligibility for performance-based incentives
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities and a hybrid work model