Government Healthcare Data Manager

Mercer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Government Healthcare Data Manager to lead our Government Healthcare Consulting (GHSC) data team. You will work closely with actuarial, financial and data analysts, clinicians and health policy consultants on large, complex projects.

You will oversee data strategy, processing, and methodological decisions, using SAS to analyze healthcare datasets, and mentor junior analysts while collaborating with client teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of healthcare claims data, project management experience required.
• 3+ years’ experience leading teams; experience overseeing project teams and client-facing work.
• Experience using SAS, SQL or equivalent programming language.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project lead and partner with the client to define and manage the scope of the project, and ensure data methodologies align with industry standards.
• Oversee data strategy and processing activities; communicate data anomalies and propose solutions to clients and project teams.
• Utilize SAS programming to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets.
• Collaborate with client and project teams to finalize methodologies and educate clients on policy impact on data.
• Mentor junior data analysts and identify growth opportunities on project teams.

Skills

Data leadership

Project management

Client-facing

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Healthcare Consulting (GHSC) team at Mercer.

The Government Healthcare Data Manager will serve as a data team leader, working directly with actuarial, financial and data analysts, clinicians and health policy consultants, on large, complex projects.

We will count on you to:

• Act as a project lead and partner with the client to define and manage the scope of the project, serve as an expert on data methodologies, and ensure consistency with industry standards
• Oversee all data strategy and processing activities and provide on-going review and guidance throughout the process. Inform client and project teams on the reasons and impacts of data anomalies, exceptions on the analysis, and formulate solutions
• Utilize SAS programming software to interpret, validate and analyze large health care data sets
• Collaborate with client and project teams to finalize methodologies and educate clients on the impact of their policies on the data
• Work with Mercer actuaries, clinicians, and health policy consultants using data to support the design and implementation of innovative and comprehensive solutions to emerging and/or unique challenges faced by clients
• Work with project leaders to identify growth and development opportunities for junior data analysts on project teams. Provide guidance, oversight and mentoring to junior data staff as needed

What you need to have:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of healthcare claims data, project management experience required
• 3+ years’ experience leading teams
• Experience overseeing project teams and working in a client-facing capacity
• Experience using SAS, SQL or equivalent programming language

What makes you stand out?

• Experience working with Medicaid claims data
• Experience managing large complex projects (preferably in a Consulting setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leadership
• 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

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