Health Finance Consultant

Public Consulting Group•US NY Remote, NY

11d•$70,100 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

This role is ideal for a professional with experience managing complex state healthcare programs, public-sector initiatives, reimbursement programs, healthcare transformation efforts, or other large-scale government-funded programs involving multiple stakeholders, regulatory requirements, financial oversight, and operational complexity. Successful candidates are skilled at translating policy and program requirements into practical implementation strategies, managing complex client relationships, coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups, driving program outcomes, and balancing operational, financial, and compliance objectives within state and local government environments.

Requirements

Ability to understand service delivery systems administered by state and local governments and monitored by federal regulators.
Ability to develop expertise in complex federal and state regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and program requirements.
Ability to translate policy, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements into practical implementation strategies and program management approaches.
Enthusiasm for lifelong learning and staying informed about healthcare, public safety, and government industry trends.
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage projects within established timelines and budgets while maintaining quality.
Ability to manage complex state and local government programs involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets while producing accurate and defensible results.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
Ability to identify issues, evaluate risks, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to follow, critically evaluate, and improve existing processes and methodologies.
Commitment to exceptional client service and relationship management.
Ability to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members at all organizational levels.
Experience coordinating among public agencies, healthcare providers, associations, consultants, and other stakeholders to support successful program implementation and operations.
Strong facilitation and relationship-management skills, including the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent business writing skills and ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Creative problem-solving ability and strong consulting mindset.
Dedication to accomplishing client goals and addressing complex business challenges.
Ability to use sound judgment in completing assignments and seeking guidance when appropriate.
Flexible, self-motivated professional with intellectual curiosity and initiative.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience required
5+ years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MPA or government focused MBA) preferred
Experience in public-sector consulting, healthcare financing, Medicaid programs, EMS/fire services, reimbursement, state program management, grant-funded initiatives, financial analysis, healthcare transformation efforts, or related fields preferred.
Experience managing client-facing projects and developing technical deliverables preferred.
Experience leading or supporting state, regional, or multi-stakeholder healthcare programs, including program implementation, provider engagement, operational oversight, or strategic planning efforts preferred.
Experience working directly with state agencies, provider organizations, associations, local governments, or other public-sector stakeholders preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops subject matter expertise in EMS, fire services, Medicaid financing, reimbursement programs, and public-sector consulting operations.
Analyzes and interprets federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and reimbursement methodologies.
Monitors emerging federal and state policy developments and evaluates their impact on client programs and operations.
Manages or supports the administration of complex state healthcare programs, grant-funded initiatives, provider payment programs, and other public-sector healthcare operations involving multiple stakeholders, funding streams, regulatory requirements, and operational oversight.
Leads implementation, operational oversight, and continuous improvement activities for complex healthcare financing, reimbursement, and public-sector programs.
Evaluates client programs and develops recommendations to improve operational effectiveness, financial sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and program outcomes.
Monitors program performance, identifies operational risks and improvement opportunities, and develops strategies to strengthen program effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
Coordinates with state agencies, healthcare providers, managed care organizations, community partners, associations, consultants, and other stakeholders to support successful program implementation, compliance, reporting, and operational performance.
Facilitates client meetings, stakeholder discussions, workshops, and presentations.
Provides technical assistance, strategic guidance, and practical recommendations based on industry best practices and client needs.
Manages day-to-day project activities, client communications, stakeholder coordination, implementation planning, program operations, and deliverable development.
Delegates tasks and responsibilities to project team members and provides oversight of assigned work products.
Participates in business development, strategic planning, market assessment, relationship management, and sales activities, including opportunity development, conference participation, and thought leadership initiatives.
Leads proposal development efforts, including writing technical sections, coordinating contributors, reviewing content, and preparing final submissions.
Conducts research and analysis related to healthcare reimbursement, cost reporting, provider assessment programs, ambulance reimbursement, and related public-sector initiatives.
Develops and reviews written reports, financial analyses, data analyses, financial models, presentations, recommendations, and other client-facing materials that support client decision-making.
Manages or supports statewide and multi-jurisdictional public-sector healthcare initiatives, coordinating among state agencies, providers, associations, consultants, and other stakeholders to achieve program objectives.