Senior Government Consultant II - Policy

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Health Services Consulting (GHSC) team at Mercer, a Marsh business. 

As a Senior Government Consultant II – Medicaid Policy Specialist, you will play a vital role as a core team member providing expert insights on complex projects for clients, which 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. This is a great opportunity to join a global company known for its dynamic culture, excellent benefits, and commitment to professional growth where you can experience meaningful work alongside supportive leaders dedicated to your success!   

Senior Government Consultant II – Medicaid Policy Specialist  

We will count on you to:  

• Provide research, analysis and strategic consulting on Medicaid managed care policy, procurement, and contracting.  

• Participate as a team member to help states design, develop, implement, and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs to achieve their goals, including the use of effective contract tools.  

• Develop innovative strategies to resolve complex issues where policy guidance is unclear, and policy solutions require deeper analysis.  

• Consider the implication of policy, legal, political, or other changes to the State Medicaid programs.  

• Communicate results and contribute to discussions with clients, health plans, and other stakeholders to help clients develop their desired policy and program options.  

• Contribute to and 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. 

• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, providers, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform program recommendations. 

• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, communicating regularly and effectively with project teams. 

What you need to have:    

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience 

• Demonstrated experience and success in managing complex projects and navigating challenging Medicaid policy topics 

• Excellent project management, project leadership, and interpersonal skills 

• Success working across matrix teams 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

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

• Ability to translate technical findings into clear, client-friendly insights  

What makes you stand out?   

• Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, health management, public health or related field 

• State agency Medicaid managed care procurement experience, State agency Medicaid managed care compliance experience, federal agency Medicaid managed care procurement regulatory experience, or managed care organization Medicaid managed care experience 

• Expertise with targeted monitoring in areas such as Medicaid managed care organization readiness reviews, Mental Health parity/MHPAEA compliance, or program integrity. 

• Experience with Medicaid State Plans and different Medicaid waiver authorities 

• Experience working with Medicaid actuaries 

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.