Senior Government Healthcare Data Lead

Mercer; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Government Healthcare Data Manager to lead data teams on large, complex government healthcare projects. You will work closely with actuarial, financial and data analysts, clinicians and policy consultants to define data methodologies and ensure industry-standard practices remain aligned with client objectives.

The role emphasizes data strategy, SAS/SQL analysis of large healthcare datasets, and mentoring junior analysts while collaborating with Mercer actuaries and health

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of healthcare claims data experience.
• 3+ years leading teams.
• 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, 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

Skills

SAS programming

SQL

Team leadership

Healthcare claims data

Project management

Client facing

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Job description

Mercer is seeking a Government Healthcare Data Manager to lead data teams on large, complex government healthcare projects. You will work closely with actuarial, financial and data analysts, clinicians and policy consultants to define data methodologies and ensure industry-standard practices remain aligned with client objectives.

The role emphasizes data strategy, SAS/SQL analysis of large healthcare datasets, and mentoring junior analysts while collaborating with Mercer actuaries and health