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

Senior Medical Consultant III (RN)

 We specialize in assisting State and Federal government-sponsored programs in becoming more efficient purchasers of health services. We bring the best critical thinkers forward in helping our clients explore and address today’s complex healthcare issues.

We will count on you to:

Participate on multiple project teams as a subject matter expert in Medicaid managed care programs and operations. Our projects are diverse and include strategic planning; program design; managed-care procurement; performance-based contracting; managed-care readiness and post implementation reviews; managed care reporting, monitoring and performance management; briefing documents; focused studies; healthcare analytics; and advanced clinical support for actuarial analyses.Coordinate and effectively manage project teams, ensuring the team is within budget, on time, and producing work consistent with the scope of the project.  Coordinate with clients and sector leaders to develop new business, including defining proposal strategies; leading or contributing to the proposal process (e.g., drafting technical material, peering/editing material, supporting budget development); conducting sales presentations and identifying opportunities for expanded revenue with existing clients.Create opportunities for and ensure that mid-level and junior staff grow and develop. Coach and train others. Ensure work is leveraged to the right skill and career level and providing team members opportunity to develop skills and expertise.Stay current on market trends and the regulatory environment; consider the implication of new trends or changes in policies or regulations on clients’ programs.Develop intellectual capital; take your best thinking and lead or participate in the development of tools or processes that can be leveraged for multiple clients.Participate in webinars and present at national conferences; participate in preparation and delivery of newsletter articles and presentations.

What you need to have:

BA/BS degree required; master’s degree preferredLicensed Registered Nurse (RN) (within continental U.S.)Minimum twelve years of relevant experienceMedicaid Managed Care leadership experience in a clinical or quality roleAbility to manage, motivate, and mentor more junior level staffExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment with a proven track record in leading large, complex projectsAbility to work virtually and support team members who work fully remoteStrong mathematical skills; a command of Excel is a plus

What makes you stand out?

Expertise in long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community-based services (HCBS)Expertise with special populations such as children’s health, long-term care, maternal-infant health, geriatricsHaving a strong network and/or nationally recognized reputationHaving experience as a seasoned consultant in the Medicaid spaceRelentless curiosity and a desire for continuous learningDeep desire and experience solving complex problemsExpertise with clinical informatics and/or experience using and interpreting health care data to build better health programsExpertise with HEDIS and other nationally recognized healthcare quality measures

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 $174,500 to $348,500.

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.