Health Consultant

Public Consulting Group•US NY Remote, NY

9d•$70,100 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. About the Provider Payment Modeling (PPM) Team The Provider Payment Modeling (PPM) team partners with state Medicaid agencies and other public‑sector health and human services organizations to design, analyze, and implement complex provider payment and financing programs. The team supports initiatives across the full payment lifecycle, including policy analysis, financial modeling, implementation support, and ongoing program operations. PPM projects are analytically rigorous, policy‑driven, and highly collaborative, often spanning multiple states and provider types. PPM Product Line Offerings The PPM team delivers services across several core product areas: Cost Reporting & Supplemental Payments: Design and administration of Medicaid cost reports, desk reviews and audits, and modeling of supplemental payment programs such as UPL and directed payments. Rate Setting: Development and evaluation of provider reimbursement methodologies, including cost and utilization analysis and documentation to support regulatory and federal approval. Payment Innovation: Analysis and support for alternative and performance‑based payment approaches that promote quality, efficiency, and program sustainability. Actuarial Services: Provides actuarially sound financial modeling and analysis to support Medicaid and other public‑sector health programs, including medical benefit consulting, cost‑driver and risk analysis, self‑funded plan reporting, and integration of actuarial insights into rate setting and other provider payment initiatives. Role Overview Consultants on the PPM team support both the technical and operational components of provider payment initiatives. Consultants work as part of project teams and are expected to manage defined workstreams, contribute to high‑quality client deliverables, and collaborate closely with senior staff and clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree in public policy, public health, economics, finance, or a related field preferred)
Experience or strong interest in Medicaid, healthcare finance and policy, or public‑sector consulting
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large or complex datasets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a collaborative, team‑based environment

Responsibilities

Support data collection, validation, and analysis related to provider payment models, cost reporting, or rate‑setting initiatives
Develop and maintain financial models, analytical tools, trackers, and supporting documentation
Draft client‑ready materials, including reports, exhibits, spreadsheets, and written summaries
Participate in client meetings and internal project meetings, including note‑taking, action‑item tracking, and follow‑up coordination
Work with project managers and senior team members to meet project milestones, quality standards, and client expectations
Contribute to internal process improvement efforts, documentation, and onboarding resources