Senior Government Consultant I Program Integrity Specialist

Mercer

We are seeking a talented individual to join ourGovernment Health Consulting (GHC)team atMarsh. Thiscan be based anywhere near a Marsh officeand offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Remote working requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

As aSenior Government Consultant I Program Integrity Specialistyou willplay a vital role as a core team memberproviding expert insights on complex projects forclients which are primarily state Medicaid andChildrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agenciesand related state agencies responsible for Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service and managed care isa great opportunityto joina global company known for its dynamic culture excellent benefits and commitment to professional growthwhere you can experience meaningful work alongside supportive leaders dedicated to yoursuccess!

Senior Government Consultant I PI Specialist

We will count on you to:

• Provide project leadership thought leadership project team leadership and targeted business development
• Lead and contribute to client deliverables presentations and project documentation with increasing ownership over time
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand how regulatory requirements translate into changes to programs services and quality reporting
• Participate in and lead client projects related to fraud waste and abuse prevention; compliance monitoring; risk assessment; and external audit coordination;
• Coordinate project priorities client needs subcontractor/vendor collaboration deliverable development workgroup activity and leadership reporting
• Coordinate and manage project teams ensuring the team is within budget on time and producing work consistent with the scope of work; and ensuring communication with the client project team and client manager
• Work with Division and Sector leadership to identify and secure staffing resources ensuring work is leveraged to the right skill and career level and providing team members with opportunities to develop their skills and expertise
• Interpret and apply Medicaid policy federal and state requirements and applicable Code of Federal Regulations; consider the implication of new trends or changes in policies or regulations on clients programs; and bring a forward-looking/strategic perspective to counsel the internal client team and clients
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders including Medicaid leadership managed care entities providers and beneficiaries to gather feedbackand informprogram recommendations
• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverablescommunicatingregularly and effectively with project teams
• Develop intellectual capital; lead or participate in the development of tools or processes that can be leveraged for multiple clients
• Be responsible for motivating and encouraging team members. Manage project team dynamics and nurture collaboration amongst team members including subcontractors/vendors

What you need to have:

• High school diploma Bachelors degree (BA/BS) 5 years of experience or a combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Medicaid program integrity fraud waste and abuse prevention provider oversight claims review audit support compliance monitoring or related public sector healthcare operation
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage motivate and mentor early career staff
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as presenting information to clients/groups
• Ability to prioritize handle and pivot among multiple tasks in a demanding work environment with a proven track record in supporting or leading large complex projects
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple project deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail organization and time management skills

What makes you stand out

• Experience working for a State Medicaid agency or Medicaid managed care entity supporting program integrity audit quality assurance compliance or claims operations (e.g. MFCU SIU)
• Professional certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) or equivalent
• Project management and/or project leadership credentials
• Previous Medicaid consulting experience

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interestingworkand supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to createnew solutionsand havean impactoncolleagues clientsand communities.

Our scale enables us toprovidea range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is 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 95000 colleagues Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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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 $88000 to $176000.

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 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.