Medicaid State Health and Human Services - Associate Director

Guidehouse • Arlington, VA

5d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking Consultants with experience and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health or state and local health and human services programs, including health benefits exchanges, Medicaid expansion, Medicaid managed care, Medicaid program operations, program improvement and state compliance requirements, as well as a strong understanding about various state and local programs and policies across the country. The successful candidate will assist state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform. They will also understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems, assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives, research and stay abreast of all states’ healthcare transformation efforts, and perform data and qualitative research activities to address state research needs. The role involves documenting and communicating findings, supporting the development of recommendations and follow-up steps, identifying and collaborating with a broad range of healthcare stakeholders, and participating in the analysis of client-identified issues or problems. Additionally, the candidate will manage projects and engagements of various sizes and durations, supervise and support the development of staff, effectively manage client interaction and expectations, provide subject matter expertise, help develop business with new clients, and participate in non-client related firm-building activities. Remote work status will be considered. Candidates ideally to be based near Tyson's Corner, Washington DC, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 7 (SEVEN) years of previous work experience
• Must have experience in the Healthcare Industry
• Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation
• Strong interest in state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor’s office)
• Ability to travel to meet client needs (10-30%) as required
• No sponsorship is available for this position

Nice To Haves

• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (healthcare, business or data analytics/computer science) OR - A Master’s degree in health policy and administration, public policy, public health, social service administration OR equivalent
• A strategic problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage task execution and manage discreet task / project / initiative functions.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as the ability to conduct research through use of the internet and other information sources
• The ability to work overtime as necessary

Responsibilities

• Assist state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform
• Understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems
• Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives
• Research and stay abreast of all states’ healthcare transformation efforts
• Perform data and qualitative research activities to address state research needs
• Document and communicate findings and support development of recommendations and follow-up steps to respond to findings
• Identify and collaborate with broad range of healthcare stakeholders
• Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems
• Manage projects and engagements of various sizes and durations
• Supervise and support the development of staff
• Effectively manage client interaction and managing client expectations
• Provide subject matter expertise, as requested and appropriate
• Help develop business with new clients, as requested
• Participate in non-client related firm-building activities

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level