Government Consultant – Systems and Encounters Specialist

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Health Services Consulting (GHSC) team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This can be based anywhere near a Mercer office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

As a Government Consultant – Systems and Encounters Specialist, you will play a vital role as a core team member providing expert insights on complex projects for clients, which are primarily state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies and related state agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care programs. This is a great opportunity to join a global company known for its dynamic culture, excellent benefits, and commitment to professional growth where you can experience meaningful work alongside supportive leaders dedicated to your success!

We will count on you to:

• Learn and analyze how systems and processes function across different information technology domains
• Support structured assessments and audits, including Information Systems Capabilities Assessments (ISCA) and Encounter Data Validation (EDV), document findings with clarity and precision
• Analyze, validate, and troubleshoot encounter data across multiple systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to client deliverables, presentations, and project documentation, taking on increasing ownership over time
• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, communicating regularly and effectively with project teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand how regulatory requirements translate into system and data processes
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including Medicaid leadership, providers, and beneficiaries, to gather feedback and inform program recommendations
• Become a trusted contributor on project teams by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful analysis
• Continuously build expertise in healthcare systems, data structures, and regulatory requirements
• Ask intellectually curious questions to drive >
  Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
  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 reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
  Marsh 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 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 $68,500 to $137,000.
  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.