Government Healthcare Data Manager

Phoenix, AZ

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

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 $24 billion and more than 90,000 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 [email protected].

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 $115,200 to $230,400.

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.
Posted 2025-07-28

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