Sr. Government Health Actuary

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Minnesota; On-site; USD 94,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Sr. Government Health Actuary to join our Government Human Services Consulting team. You will engage in client work, analyze Medicaid programs, and contribute to strategy and pricing models.

With 5+ years of health actuarial experience (3+ in Medicaid leadership) and actuarial credentials, you will lead analyses, guide junior staff, and help grow our government health practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years health actuarial experience with Medicaid leadership exposure.
• Ability to manage client engagements and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, or MAAA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine client engagements, managing service delivery and strategy.
• Draft and review client reports and presentations to summarize findings and implications.
• Thrive using AI and technology-enabled tools to enhance analyses.
• Perform and review complex analyses and pricing models with junior staff oversight.
• Handle day-to-day client contact and guide junior staff in interactions.
• Assist senior team members in business development and responses to requests.

Skills

Health actuarial

Medicaid leadership

Client management

Project management

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Sr. Government Health Actuary

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Human Services Consulting team at Mercer.

Mercer's Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) practice has touched more than 60 million lives since our inception in 1985, working with state Medicaid agencies to transform Medicaid programs to better serve our most vulnerable communities. Our nearly 500 specialists provide comprehensive services including actuarial and financial, clinical and behavioral health, pharmacy, policy, and more.

We will count on you to:

• Participate in routine client engagements, managing overall service delivery and strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, and more
• Draft and review client reports and presentations to summarize findings and implications, and recommend strategies and solutions to the client
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Perform and review complex analyses and cost projects by using or modifying existing tools and pricing models, and review analyses conducted by junior staff to ensure actuarial soundness and correct use of models
• Handle day-to-day client contact and management, resolving any project-related questions and challenges, and guide junior staff members in client interactions
• Assist senior team members in the development of the business by identifying potential areas of growth in existing projects, and provide assistance in responding to requests for information or proposals

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree
• 5+ years health actuarial experience, with 3+ years of Medicaid leadership actuarial experience
• Ability to handle client and project management in a demanding work environment with tight deadlines

What makes you stand out?

• Medicaid actuarial experience spanning multiple states, programs, health insurers, or Federal agencies and actuarial consulting experience
• Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, or 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.

Marsh 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 [e-mail].

The applicable base salary range for this role is $93,500 to $187,000.

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.