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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Human Services Consulting team at Mercer. This role will be based in Phoenix, Atlanta, D.C., or Minneapolis. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Mercer's Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) practice is dedicated to helping publicly funded health and human services clients transform their healthcare programs, impacting the lives of millions in our most vulnerable communities. We believe that each project is an opportunity to build trust between our team and our clients, and we back each project with industry leading experience and multi-disciplinary specialists.

We will count on you to:

• Lead a team that of actuaries, actuarial and data analysts, clinicians and health policy consultants supporting multiple large, complex capitation rate-setting and other actuarial projects

• In conjunction with other project leaders, work with the client to define and manage the scope of the project, serve as an expert on rate structures and methodologies, and ensure consistency with federal regulations and actuarial standards

• Oversee the development of rate-setting assumptions that are built into actuarial models and inform client and project teams on the impact of data and assumptions, and provide on-going review and guidance throughout the rate setting process

• Work directly with clients on emerging and/or unique challenges facing their programs, and leverage the skills and expertise of Mercer actuaries, clinicians, and health policy consultants to design innovative and comprehensive solutions

• Oversee the drafting of project communications, including rate certification letters and presentations, and act as an actuarial authority that signs rate certification letters and other statements of actuarial opinion

• Work with project leaders to identify growth and development opportunities for experienced actuaries, junior actuaries, and actuarial students on project teams. Provide guidance, oversight and mentoring for actuarial staff as needed

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree

• 10+ years minimum health actuarial experience, with 5+ years of Medicaid actuarial experience

• Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, MAAA)

• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams and large, complex projects

What makes you stand out?

• Medicaid actuarial experience spanning multiple states, programs, health insurers, or Federal agencies and actuarial consulting experience

• Ability to handle client and project management in a demanding work environment with tight deadlines

• Experience related to health plan analysis or capitated rate development

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 impact for 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 reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.

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.