Government Healthcare Actuarial Lead

Mercer – Government Human Services Consulting

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Government Human Services Consulting (GHSC) team s role will be based in Phoenix, Atlanta, D.C., or Minneapolis. It is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

• Lead a team of actuaries, actuarial and data analysts, clinicians, and health policy consultants supporting multiple large, complex capitation rate‑setting and other actuarial projects.

• Work with other project leaders to define and manage project scope, serve as an expert on rate structures and methodologies, and ensure consistency with federal regulations and actuarial standards.

• Oversee the development of rate‑setting assumptions built into actuarial models, inform client and project teams on the impact of data and assumptions, and provide ongoing review and guidance throughout the rate‑setting process.

• Work directly with clients on emerging and/or unique challenges, leveraging the skills and expertise of Mercer actuaries, clinicians, and health policy consultants to design innovative, comprehensive solutions.

• Oversee the drafting of project communications, including rate‑certification letters and presentations, and act as an actuarial authority that signs rate‑certification letters and other statements of actuarial opinion.

• Identify growth and development opportunities for experienced actuaries, junior actuaries, and actuarial students on project teams, providing guidance, oversight, and mentoring as needed.

• BA/BS degree.

• 10+ years minimum health actuarial experience, with 5+ years of Medicaid actuarial experience.

• Actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, MAAA).

• Experience leading large multi‑disciplinary teams and large, complex projects.

• Medicaid actuarial experience spanning multiple states, programs, health insurers, or Federal agencies, and actuarial consulting experience.

• Ability to handle client and project management in a demanding work environment with tight deadlines.

• Experience related to health plan analysis or capitated rate development.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $150,500 to $301,000. 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, 401(k) savings, and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k) savings
• Other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs

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