Senior Government Consultant - Medicaid Managed Care Procurement and Contracting Specialist

Marsh & McLennan Companies; United States; Remote; USD 151,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Government Consultant with expertise in Medicaid managed care procurement and contracting. This role involves leading projects, providing policy guidance, and developing innovative strategies to support vulnerable populations through effective Medicaid programs. Join a global firm that values diversity and offers excellent benefits, including health coverage and tuition assistance. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in public health while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401K

Employee assistance programs

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Medicaid managed care procurement and contracting.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and navigating Medicaid policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to design and improve Medicaid and CHIP programs.
• Develop innovative strategies to resolve complex policy issues.
• Communicate results and facilitate discussions with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Medicaid managed care policy

Project management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in health policy

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Company: Mercer

Description:

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position. We are looking for an individual to join our Mercer Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) team who is a policy specialist in Medicaid managed care procurement and contracting development and oversight.

Senior Government Consultant — Medicaid Managed Care Procurement and Contracting Specialist

What can you expect?

• The Senior Government Consultant will lead and/or participate in projects with Mercer Government’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.
• Responsibilities include providing Medicaid and CHIP policy guidance, operational expertise; team management; client relationship management; and business development.

What is in it for you?

• Work within multi-disciplinary teams across multiple State Medicaid and CHIP programs.
• Support vulnerable populations through the development of Medicaid managed care programs.
• Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture.
• Enjoy growth and advancement opportunities, along with strong peer support.

We will count on you to:

• Be recognized as a deep subject matter expert in Medicaid managed care policy, procurement, and contracting, including payment policy and Medicaid waivers.
• Participate as a team member and help lead projects to design, develop, implement, and improve Medicaid and CHIP programs using effective contract tools.
• Develop innovative strategies to resolve complex issues where policy guidance is unclear and deeper analysis is required.
• Consider implications of policy, legal, political, or other changes on Medicaid program operations.
• Communicate results and facilitate discussions with clients and stakeholders to develop policy and program options.
• Develop articles, analyses, policy summaries, and thought pieces.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate projects supporting Medicaid policy research and program development.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal writing, relationship building, and product development.
• Contribute to the growth of revenue and the development of mid-level and early-career colleagues.
• Maintain a leadership and solution-oriented mindset.

What you need to have:

• Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, health management, public health, or related field.
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in Medicaid managed care procurement, contracting, and oversight.
• Experience managing complex projects and navigating challenging Medicaid policies.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team commitment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with comfort in public presentations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.

What makes you stand out?

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Expertise in Medicaid managed care payment, value-based payment, and oversight technology.
• Experience with targeted monitoring such as readiness reviews, parity compliance, and program integrity.
• Experience within a State Medicaid agency or CMS focused on Medicaid managed care contracting and oversight.
• Experience with Medicaid State Plans and waivers.
• Experience working with Medicaid actuaries.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes. Marsh McLennan operates in 130 countries with four main businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and over 90,000 colleagues, we help build confidence through diverse perspectives. For more information, visit mercer.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. We aim to attract and retain the best talent, embracing diversity in age, background, disability, ethnicity, gender, family duties, and other protected characteristics. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

The salary range for this role is $151,000 to $302,500, determined by experience, skills, and other factors. The position may include performance incentives. Our total rewards package includes health benefits, tuition assistance, 401K, and employee assistance programs. Applications are accepted until May 16, 2025.