Managing Consultant - State Health, State & Local Government - Campus 2027
About The Position
Guidehouse’s State Health team strives for a more resilient and sustainable community health infrastructure, guiding state and federal decision makers in program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and workforce optimization. We help state-run programs with infrastructure and regulatory compliance, waiver and state policy, monitoring, and operational effectiveness. Our experts assist clients in financial budgeting and reporting, rate development and value-based payment, supplemental payments, waiver neutrality, and cost sharing. We are seeking a strong Managing Consultant with experience and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state behavioral health, public health, Medicaid, and/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.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Master's Degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited graduate program through Fall 2026 and graduate by Summer 2027)
- Must not require sponsorship now or anytime in the future to work in the United States; Students possessing F-1 or J-1 visas are excluded from interview schedules or being hired for this position.
- 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 as required
Nice To Haves
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Degree concentration in health policy and administration, public policy, public health, social service administration or similar
- 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
- Assure high-quality client work product
Responsibilities
- Assist state agencies 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
