Government Healthcare Actuarial Lead

Marsh McLennan

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLouisville • United StatesSenior💰 $150,500 - $301,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in health actuarial practices, including Medicaid actuarial experience and rate-setting methodologies. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and actuarial standards.

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Health Actuarial ExperienceMedicaid Actuarial ExperienceActuarial Credentials (ASA, FSA, MAAA)Project ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Rate StructuresActuarial ModelsCapitated Rate DevelopmentHealth Plan AnalysisData Analysis

Soft Skills

Client ManagementMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsTechnology-Enabled Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ASAFSAMAAA

Industry Keywords

Capitation Rate-SettingFederal RegulationsActuarial StandardsActuarial ConsultingMulti-State Medicaid Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of actuaries, actuarial and data analysts, clinicians, and health policy consultants supporting large, complex capitation rate-setting and actuarial projects
Work with clients and project leaders to define and manage project scope
Serve as an expert on rate structures and methodologies
Ensure consistency with federal regulations and actuarial standards
Oversee development of rate-setting assumptions used in actuarial models
Advise client and project teams on the impact of data and assumptions
Provide ongoing review and guidance throughout the rate-setting process
Work directly with clients on emerging and unique program challenges
Leverage Mercer specialists to design innovative and comprehensive solutions
Oversee project communications, including rate certification letters and presentations
Sign rate certification letters and other statements of actuarial opinion
Identify growth and development opportunities for actuarial staff
Provide guidance, oversight, and mentoring to actuarial staff
Use AI and technology-enabled tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree
10+ years minimum health actuarial experience
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
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
Ability to work at least three days a week in the office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings
Other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Performance-based incentives may be available
Competitive total rewards package
Diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment
Reasonable accommodation support