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 willplay 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.  

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $115,200 to $230,400.

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.