Senior Government Healthcare Financial Consultant

Marsh McLennan

Senior consultant helping state governments optimize Medicaid finances and managed care spending. Leading client projects, budgets, teams, and healthcare financial analysis for Mercer.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Montana, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing financial and consulting projects within the Medicaid program, utilizing advanced analytical skills and technology-enabled tools to ensure efficient service delivery and client satisfaction.

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Medicaid Program ExperienceHealthcare Financial AnalysisProject ManagementTeam LeadershipAdvanced MS Office Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial ModelingRate SettingProject Scope ManagementBudget DevelopmentWork Plan DevelopmentData AnalysisConsultingService Delivery ManagementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationClient ManagementLeadershipStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsTechnology-Enabled ToolsMS Office

Industry Keywords

MedicaidHealthcareManaged Care OrganizationConsultingFinancial Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with state governments and internal teams to manage overall service delivery and strategy for Mercer’s financial and consulting support
Examine financial reports to understand emerging Medicaid health care experience and managed care organization financial performance
Help ensure Medicaid dollars are utilized efficiently
Work with client and team project managers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
Develop and propose essential project documents, including budgets and work plans
Communicate regularly with clients to review project status and expectations
Provide expertise and insight to solve potential project problems
Manage project scope, budget, and timelines
Lead and partner with analysts, actuaries, consultants, and subject matter experts to achieve client service delivery success
Use AI and technology-enabled tools in the consulting environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree
5+ years of managing and leading teams or projects, consulting, or financial analysis
Ability to lead large teams, projects, and initiatives in a dynamic environment
Advanced MS Office skills
Medicaid program experience strongly preferred
Healthcare financial or data analysis experience, including financial modeling or rate setting, strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Supportive leaders
Inclusive and flexible work environment
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings
Other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Performance-based incentives may be available
Competitive total rewards package