Job Description:
Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position. Candidates can be remote or based in the Washington D.C. office:
Senior Government Consultant III - Policy and Operations
What can you expect?
The Senior Government Consultant III will lead and manage projects with GHSC's clients
Our clients are primarily State Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs
Some of the responsibilities of this role include providing Medicaid and CHIP policy options and operational expertise, project management, team management, client management and business development
What is in it for you?
Mercer's Health business has the world's largest and most influential benefits brokerage and consulting capabilities
Work with the team that provides the optimal combination of local-market knowledge and nationally-driven best practices
We run many social and new-hire events, outings, and employee networks. Having fun in the work you do comes from being a part of a client team and contributing to its success
We will count on you to:
Lead and manage projects to help states develop, implement, and improve their Medicaid and CHIP programs
Be viewed by the client and internal consultants as an expert on Medicaid in multiple areas that may include policy, federal authorities, , program operations, financial, and budgeting aspects of Medicaid and CHIP programs
Demonstrate experience with Medicaid managed care, fee-for-service and alternative delivery and payment models that incorporate concepts such as value-based payment and social determinants of health
Clearly define the scope, timelines, staffing, and deliverables for the project and ensure the project team is within budget, on time and providing deliverables consistent with the scope
Structure and manage the project team, including any subcontractors and remote team members, to ensure a high functioning team and the development of timely, high-quality deliverables that meet the client's needs
Consider the implication of policy, legal, political, etc. changes on the state and the state's Medicaid program
Work on multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously
Lead or assist in responding to RFPs including developing strategy, writing the technical proposal, and developing the budget/cost proposal
What you need to have:
BA/BS degree required
Master's degree in health policy, public policy, public health, or related field preferred
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience required
Foundational knowledge of Medicaid managed care
Track record of leading effective project teams and being accountable for project results
Excellent project management and interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
What makes you stand out?
Strong knowledge of Medicaid policy (e.g., regulations, waivers and state plan amendments) and state operations; state and/or CMS Medicaid experience strongly preferred
Subject matter expertise in long-term services and supports, behavioral health, Medicaid managed care regulations and/or Medicaid procurement preferred, but not required
To learn more about Mercer's GHSC practice, please visitwww.mercer-government.mercer.com
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 https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
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