Job Description

At Mercer, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives by helping advance their health, wealth, and careers.

Mercer is seeking candidates for the Government Data Consultant position. Our primary offices are located in Phoenix, Atlanta, and Minneapolis.

Government Data Consultant

We will count on you to:

• Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets
• Participate in initial meetings with client or project lead to define the scope of the project and provide insight and expertise including knowledge of the capabilities and flexibility of various approaches
• Define the data process based on project scope, insight from the project lead and direction from the project's senior actuarial staff
• Understand the reasons and impacts of data anomalies and exceptions on the analysis, formulate solutions, and communicate to client teams
• Perform technical peer review for data analysis projects
• Act as a mentor for junior staff

What is in it for you? 

• Be on the cutting edge of health care reform. Mercer GHSC partners with states and the Federal government on implementing a wide variety of healthcare and human services issues, including actuarial, data/systems analysis, clinical, policy, pharmacy, operations, and procurement.
• On day one you'll be eligible for medical, dental, and vision care benefits in addition to a generous PTO package, as well as time off for community service.

What you need to have:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required
• Thorough understanding of health care data
• Minimum 2 years experience using SAS or minimum 2.5 years experience using SQL or equivalent programming language
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with Medicaid programs and associated health care data, preferably in a consulting environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

​To learn more about Mercer’s GHSC practice, please visit 

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

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.

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