Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in either our Phoenix, Arizona or Minneapolis, Minnesota office:

SENIOR GOVERNMENT PHARMACY CONSULTANT

What you can expect:

• Be a part of the team that leverages our knowledge and expertise to help states manage the challenges and complexities of the health care world
• Work alongside passionate, critical-thinking colleagues to assist government-sponsored programs in becoming more efficient purchasers of health services
• Be on the cutting edge of health care reform. We partner with states and the Federal government on implementing a wide variety of health care and human services issues, including actuarial, data/systems analysis, clinical, policy, pharmacy, operations, and procurement
• Beyond the in-depth training provided, new employees are included on client teams immediately, providing unique opportunities to learn more while helping team members with critical workloads and making a difference to our clients
• As part of Mercer, Government Human Services Consulting(GHSC) offers its expertise within a small business atmosphere

Whats in it for you?

• On day one you'll be eligible for medical, dental, and vision care benefits in addition to employee discounts and other ancillary benefits
• This position also offers 25 vacation days annually
• We run many social and new-hire events, outings, and employee networks, having fun in the work you do comes from being a part of a client team and contributing to its success

We will count on you to:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day project management of the Government divisions projects related to pharmacy programs
• Be actively involved in the selling process with the Senior Client Leader; drive the request for proposal (RFP) process
• Work with the Senior Client Leader to initiate the project after a project is sold to the client. This includes meeting with the client and clearly defining the scope, timelines and deliverable(s) of the project. Also, develop and propose essential project documents, including the budget and implementation work plans
• Present results and analysis to clients and key stakeholders; during presentations, answer detailed and challenging questions regarding the
  data
• Work with the client to define the scope of the project, while serving as expert on rate structure and methodology & ensuring the project is consistent with federal regulations and actuarial standards, as needed

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree
• 7 + years of relevant experience required
• Pharmacy provider reimbursement and claim payment knowledge
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; strong command of Excel and experience utilizing additional analytical software such as Access or SAS Enterprise Guide preferred

What makes you stand out:

• Project management certification (PMP) experienced candidates will be given preference
• State Medicaid FFS pharmacy or pharmacy benefit management (PBM) rate setting or financial analyst experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment

To learn more about Mercers GHSC practice, please visit www.mercer-government.mercer.com

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. Were in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees. Whether were 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 peoples 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, weve 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

Marsh & McLennan Companies offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, domestic partnership benefits, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://www.mmc.com/. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. For more information, please visit us at: www.mmc.com/diversity.

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