Manager - Digital Health Policy (Leavitt Partners)

Health Management Associates•Washington DC - LP, DC

7d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Leavitt Partners, an HMA company, is currently seeking to hire a Manager- digital health policy, in our Washington D.C. office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with established colleagues on existing work as well as grow the company’s work to improve health and lives. A Manager is primarily responsible for managing complex and time sensitive projects to ensure they are organized, running smoothly and on time, and meeting client needs. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field and expertise in the health technology industry, an understanding of how federal legislative and regulatory processes impact digital health tools including consumer-facing applications, digital therapeutics, virtual care, and electronic health records, digital health policies developed by ASTP/ONC, CMS, and FDA, and interoperability standards such as HL7 FHIR®. They will also have strong writing skills, work well in fast-paced environments, and have experience project managing a consulting engagement from initiation through to completion. Summary A Manager is primarily responsible to manage client projects and ensure projects are on time, under budget, and within scope. Managers lead project teams, conduct client interactions, and keep client leads up to date on projects. Managers are expected to demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the U.S. health care system, with an emphasis in two or three topic areas.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field is required.
The Manager should have at least 5 years of experience in public health/policy, federal legislation, and other related areas.
Demonstrated high collaborative IQ and leadership abilities
Ability to manage complex projects and project teams
Ability to deliver high quality, polished work
Manage up, create value and efficiency for leads
Professional presentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent research and analysis skills

Nice To Haves

A master’s in a similar field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams and manage multiple projects.
Be responsible for project outcomes.
Ensure project proposal terms are met including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Create and oversee organized project plans and apply principals of project management.
Manage team dynamics, project setbacks, and project plan adjustments.
Implement client feedback and finalize deliverables.
Conduct client interactions and be responsive to client needs.
Keep client lead apprised of progress and client needs.
Apply health care expertise in work product.
All other duties as assigned.