Phoenix, Arizona, USA
4 days ago
Junior Government Healthcare Actuary

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.

For almost 40 years, the Mercer Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) practice has been partnering with states to help transform the programs built to serve the most vulnerable populations. We deliver an individualized focus to our clients, powered by industry leading experience and passionate people. We strive to help clients achieve better outcomes and reshape the delivery of healthcare.

We will count on you to:

Serve as an actuary on complex actuarial and quantitative analysis projects

Perform increasingly complex analyses and cost projections by using or modifying existing pricing models with some input and feedback from senior project members

Prepare reports of data trend analyses in order to summarize findings and recommend strategies and solutions to the client

Gather, organize, test, and review client or vendor data for accuracy and validity and identify any discrepancies within the data

What you need to have:

BA/BS degree

3+ years minimum health actuarial experience

Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment

What makes you stand out?

Medicaid actuarial experience (any state program, health insurer, or Federal Agency) or actuarial consulting experience

Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, MAAA)

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, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan 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@mmc.com.

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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $70,500 to $141,200.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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