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Government Actuarial Consultant
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Description
The Government Actuarial Consultant will lead the accurate and timely data and financial analysis on large and complex state managed health capitation and other like projects. The Government Actuarial Consultant will also be the actuarial expert for projects and proposals, as well as the mentor for more junior actuarial staff and to oversee their basic actuarial work. To fulfill this role, the actuary will:
• Serve as lead or co-lead actuary on large and complex state managed health and capitation and other like projects. These projects are commissioned by government entities to determine the rates that they will pay for health and other like services covered by their plans.
• In conjunction with the project leader, work with the client to define the scope of the project. Serve as expert on rate structure and methodology. Ensure project is consistent with federal regulations and actuarial standards. Determine the appropriate data sources for the specific project's data analysis.
• Provide actuarial oversight and guidance in developing the data model
• Develop the rate setting assumptions that are built into the data model and inform client and project team on impact of data assumptions. Oversee data analysis that is conducted by junior staff members. Provide on-going review and guidance during the data analysis process. Review data analysis results for actuarial soundness. Present client with sub analyses throughout project cycle.
• Collaborate with client team and project team to finalize rates. Educate client on the impact of their policies on the data and rates.
• Draft project communications, including rate capitation letters. Act as actuarial authority that signs and certifies rate capitation letters.
• Present results and analysis to clients and key stakeholders. During presentations, answer detailed and challenging questions regarding the data
• Serve as either an actuarial project lead or lead project manager.
• Ensure project scope clearly defined, timelines clearly established, work allocated to staff members, project documents are completed and correct, keep project and client teams informed
• May direct the work of employees in a team and/or coach/mentor others
• Participate in request for proposal (RFP) process. Define approach to projects, methodology of data modeling and preliminary scope of actuarial work required to complete project. Draft proposals defining suggested methodologies and estimated scope of work for RFPs.
• Stay current on the Health Policy environment and consider the implication of policy, law, political, etc. on the client and the client’s programs.
Qualifications
• BA/BS degree
• Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA, MAAA) required
• Minimum seven years of H&B or relevant actuarial experience
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; strong command of Excel
• 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
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to manage, motivate, and mentor more junior level staff
At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We’re in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we’re designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see people’s current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, we’ve turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today. Visit www.mercer.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Mercer
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