Health & Consulting Analyst

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer, a Marsh business
. This role will be based in Nashville and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

As a Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst
, you will work closely with the team in the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of client companies’ health and welfare programs. Managing the RFP process, crafting client communications, and collaborating with internal teams and external carriers will be key to driving successful outcomes. This is a great opportunity to build strong client relationships while gaining deep expertise in health and group benefits.

• o:
  
  Support the consulting team by gathering, organizing, entering, and analyzing data in Excel for client projects, with an emphasis on results analysis and project managemen
• t.Collect and interpret vendor utilization and rate data via RFPs, summarizing findings in Excel or PowerPoint for client presentation
• s.Develop cost projections and vendor renewal evaluations to inform client meeting
• s.Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, assist with budget and billing reports, participate in client and vendor calls, prepare clear communications, and resolve most issues, escalating complex matters as neede
• d.Gather and validate client and vendor plan design data for healthcare plan consolidation or marketing impact analysis, ensuring data accuracy and following up on discrepancie
• s.Build foundational knowledge of products, services, vendor markets, underwriting, financial skills, and technical tools through training, online courses, and mentorshi

• e: 1-3 years of health industry or HR experie
• nce Exceptional project management ski
• lls Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication ski
• lls Capacity to multitask, manage competing priorities with strong time management ski
• lls Strong business acumen paired with intellectual curios
• ity Ability to exercise independent think
• ing Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environm
• ent Proficiency using Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and Power Po

• out?
  
  BA/BS De
• gree Previous working experience with bene
• fits Advanced Excel skills; VLOOKUP, pivot tables, ma
• team:
  
  We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive lea
• ders.
  
  We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communi
• ties.
  
  Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-b