Government Consultant – Program/Waiver Evaluation Specialist

Marsh McLennan

Government Consultant evaluating Medicaid programs through research and collaboration with state agencies. Responsible for delivering insights, analysis, and strategic recommendations while managing project quality and client communications.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,500 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and conduct research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of Medicaid programs, including 1115 demonstration waivers, in alignment with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines and best practices
Collaborate with the CMS, as directed by clients, to develop and implement evaluation designs for Section 1115 demonstrations, state-directed payments, and other Medicaid programs
Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to assess program implementation, outcomes, and impacts on target populations
Investigate and document facilitators or barriers to program implementation, generating insights that inform current and future programs improvements
Utilize CMS-developed tools to assist states and independent evaluation teams in preparing comprehensive, high-quality evaluation reports
Provide technical assistance to states and independent evaluation teams throughout the evaluation process, facilitating effective use of CMS resources and tools
Develop clear, data-driven reports and presentations on 1115 waiver performance, supporting clients in meeting CMS reporting timelines and standards
Offer strategic recommendations for improving 1115 waiver and other program design and implementation
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
Assist with developing and presenting project results to clients and stakeholders
Stay current on market trends and regulatory changes affecting client programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3-5+ years of experience evaluating Medicaid programs
Knowledge of Medicaid policies, regulations, and program operations
Strong expertise in research design, data collection, and statistical analysis (SAS experience preferred)
Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret both quantitative and qualitative data
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across large, complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across teams and leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

research designdata collectionstatistical analysisquantitative data analysisqualitative data analysisprogram evaluationMedicaid program evaluation1115 demonstration waiversdata interpretationSAS

Soft Skills

critical thinkinganalytical problem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal communicationattention to detailorganizationtime managementcollaborationrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree